Congenital Syphilis Masquerading as Leukemia
AJP Rep 2017; 07: e167-e170 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603955As of late, the incidence of congenital syphilis in the United States is increasing. Each new case represents a failure of preventing, diagnosing, and treating syphilis in pregnant women. Pediatricians should confirm that all women have received adequate screening for and management of syphilis during pregnancy. Congenital syphilis is easily treatable but may be a diagnostic challenge with high morbidity and mortality. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lee, Tiffany Bell, Stephanie Scimeme, Jason Maraqa, Nizar Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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