Congenital syphilis presenting as fulminant early-onset sepsis

Mayur Sureshbhai Shah, Apexa Prakash Jain, Ashutoshsingh N Rathod, Harshita P Jain, Dhrumika N Sheth, Shruchi BhargavaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):196-197Congenital syphilis (CS) is a rare entity and one of the most well-known congenital infections. A case of early CS presenting with fulminant sepsis is reported. A high index of suspicion is needed by the clinician to diagnose and treat this potentially life-threatening disease.

Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mayur Sureshbhai Shah Apexa Prakash Jain Ashutoshsingh N Rathod Harshita P Jain Dhrumika N Sheth Shruchi Bhargava Source Type: research