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GlossaryBenzathine Penicillin

long-acting antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

Benzathine Penicillin, also known as Benzathine Penicillin G or Bicillin L-A, is a long-acting antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including syphilis and rheumatic fever. It works by slowly releasing penicillin into the bloodstream, providing prolonged antibacterial activity, which makes it effective for conditions requiring extended treatment.

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research Unusual Diffuse Hair Loss

December 2008 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌”

The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.

research Report: Metformin potential in predisposing arthralgia, type II cross reactivity secondary to group A streptococcus infection & other comorbidities in treating PCOS.

1 citations , May 2019 in “PubMed”

Metformin for PCOS can rarely cause side effects like joint pain and behavior changes.

Metformin Potential in Predisposing Arthralgia, Type II Cross Reactivity Secondary to Group A Streptococcus Infection and Other Comorbidities in Treating PCOS

research Metformin potential in predisposing arthralgia, type II cross reactivity secondary to group A streptococcus infection & other comorbidities in treating PCOS

May 2019 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Metformin can effectively treat PCOS but may cause serious side effects like joint pain and allergic reactions.

research Syphilis: A great imitator

35 citations , January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.