Syphilis Maligna: A Presentation to Bear in Mind.

We describe the epidemiologic, clinical, histiopathologic, and serologic characteristics of malignant syphilis and explore its response to treatment and association with HIV infection. Although malignant syphilis is uncommon, there has been an increase in the number of cases published in recent years, particularly in young HIV-positive patients. Malignant syphilis must be contemplated in the differential diagnosis of HIV patients with ulcerated, necrotic lesions.
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Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas - August 8, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Fustà-Novell X, Morgado-Carrasco D, Barreiro-Capurro A, Manzardo C, Alsina-Gibert M, Miembros del Grupo de Trabajo de Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual del Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Miembros del Grupo de Trabajo de Infecciones de Transmisión Sexua Tags: Actas Dermosifiliogr Source Type: research