Secondary syphilis: The great imitator can't be forgotten.
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Syphilis is an infection caused by Treponema pallidum, mainly transmitted by sexual contact. Since 2001, primary and secondary syphilis rates started to rise, with an epidemic resurgence. The authors describe an exuberant case of secondary syphilis, presenting with annular and lichen planus-like lesions, as well as one mucocutaneous lesion. Physicians must be aware of syphilis in daily practice, since the vast spectrum of its cutaneous manifestations is rising worldwide.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira
دوره 63 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017