Syphilis Maligna: A Presentation to Bear in Mind.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2018.02.024
Abstract: Malignant syphilis is an uncommon form of secondary syphilis associated with HIV infection. Clinically, it is characterized by necrotic nodules and generalized ulcerated lesions. We present 4 cases of malignant syphilis diagnosed after evaluating syphilis… read more here.
Keywords: syphilis maligna; malignant syphilis; syphilis; bear mind ... See more keywords
Malignant Syphilis and Pruritic Papular Eruption in an HIV-Positive Man.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2018.09.023
Abstract: A 31-year-old man with a history of epilepsy (treated with valproic acid), alcoholism, and drug addiction visited the dermatology department with a mildly pruritic skin condition that had first appeared 45 days earlier on the… read more here.
Keywords: malignant syphilis; papular eruption; syphilis pruritic; hiv ... See more keywords
Malignant Syphilis: A Systematic Review of the Case Reports Published in 2014-2018.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2021.02.011
Abstract: Malignant syphilis (MS) is a rare manifestation of secondary syphilis which mainly occurs in immunocompromised individuals such as those coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, recent reports have described MS in immunocompetent individuals. To… read more here.
Keywords: malignant syphilis; review case; case; published 2014 ... See more keywords
Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis as the first manifestation of malignant syphilis coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.13420
Abstract: Malignant syphilis, also known as Lues maligna or ulceronodular syphilis, is a rare form of secondary syphilis mainly characterized by polymorphous, disseminated, and papulonodular cutaneous lesions, typically ulcerated and covered by rupioid crust 1 .… read more here.
Keywords: malignant syphilis; syphilis; leukocytoclastic vasculitis; cutaneous leukocytoclastic ... See more keywords
Malignant syphilis: a new and revised definition
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16444
Abstract: Malignant syphilis is a rare, severe variant of secondary syphilis that primarily affects immunocompromised patients. Historically, the clinical presentation included a prodrome of constitutional symptoms followed by the development of characteristic skin lesions. The definition… read more here.
Keywords: definition; revised definition; malignant syphilis; syphilis new ... See more keywords
CCS01.1 Neurosyphilis is more common among malignant syphilis: based on case series evidence
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.97
Abstract: Background Malignant syphilis and neurosyphilis were believed more likely to exist in the HIV positive population. However China’s huge and active epidemics of syphilis were much more seen in HIV negative population, thus a considerable… read more here.
Keywords: hiv infection; malignant syphilis; syphilis; hiv positive ... See more keywords
Malignant Syphilis in a Female Patient: A Case Report and Mini-Review
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7030047
Abstract: Malignant syphilis (MS) is a rare form of secondary syphilis with grotesque skin lesions, systemic manifestation and life-threatening complications. This article presents a case of MS in an immunocompetent 41-year-old female, who initially manifested with… read more here.
Keywords: patient case; female patient; malignant syphilis; syphilis female ... See more keywords