Cutaneous and visceral syphilis: unusual presentation
DST j. bras. doenças sex. transm
; 24(3)2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-673875
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ABSTRACT
Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, showing a high incidence rate in our country. Its clinical course is well established and universally accepted, although there are cases in which the diversity of its signs and symptoms can make diagnosis a challenge. This is the reason why it is known as a "thousand faces" or a "great imitator" disease. Authors present a case report with hepatic involvement, which is rare when syphilis is concerned.
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Main subject:
Syphilis, Cutaneous
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Syphilis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
DST j. bras. doenças sex. transm
Journal subject:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica/BR
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Sanitary Dermatology Division/BR
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia/BR
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Universidade Metropolitana de Santos/BR