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

CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the importance of a high index of clinical suspicion and testing for syphilis in patients presenting with atypical clinical features of secondary syphilis, such as hair loss and hypopigmentation. It also highlights the challenges in diagnosing and clinically managing syphilis in a resource-limited setting.PMID:38561779 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00603-w

Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sukoluhle Khumalo Yves Mafulu Victor Williams Normusa Musarapasi Samson Haumba Nkululeko Dube Source Type: research