Secondary syphilis presenting with alopecia and leukoderma in a stable HIV-positive patient in a resource-limited setting: a case report

Secondary syphilis presenting with alopecia and leukoderma in a stable HIV-positive patient in a resource-limited setting: a case report

Abstract Background Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted through oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion. Syphilis develops in primary, secondary, latent and tertiary stages and presents with different clinical fe...

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Main Authors: Sukoluhle Khumalo, Yves Mafulu, Victor Williams, Normusa Musarapasi, Samson Haumba, Nkululeko Dube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Subjects:
Secondary syphilis
Alopecia
Leukoderma syphilliticum
Human immuno-deficiency virus.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00603-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00603-w

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