Unusual late nodular presentation of secondary syphilis
A 20-year-old man presented with a five-week history of an eruption of papules and nodules disseminated over his body and face. We propose that this patient has a late form of secondary syphilis with a nodular, granulomatous inflammation in urgent need of treatment. Otherwise late irreversible seque...
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Published in | International journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 271 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.04.2009
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Summary: | A 20-year-old man presented with a five-week history of an eruption of papules and nodules disseminated over his body and face. We propose that this patient has a late form of secondary syphilis with a nodular, granulomatous inflammation in urgent need of treatment. Otherwise late irreversible sequelae could develop and unwanted possible further sexual transmission could take place. |
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ISSN: | 0956-4624 |
DOI: | 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008311 |