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ArticleCureus2024

Syphilis Clinical Complexity: A Dual-Case Study Illustrating Diagnostic Dilemmas and Management Strategies.

Haritha Subhagan, Annup Balan B, Merlin Moni, Dipu T Sathyapalan, Kiran G Kulirankal

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Haritha SubhaganDivision of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND.
Annup Balan BDivision of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND.
Merlin MoniDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND.
Dipu T SathyapalanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND.
Kiran G KulirankalDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Syphilis, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, poses diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical manifestations. This report presents two distinctive cases illustrating the diagnostic dilemmas and management strategies associated with syphilis. The first case describes a male in his early 30s presenting with secondary syphilis and condyloma lata, illustrating the atypical genital lesions that can arise. The second case involves a male in his late 40s with late latent syphilis exhibiting unusual cutaneous manifestations, underscoring the diagnostic complexities of the disease. These cases underscore the importance of healthcare providers remaining vigilant in identifying unusual presentations of syphilis to ensure timely intervention and prevent transmission and complications.

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condyloma latacutaneous syphilislate latent syphilislatent syphilissexually transmitted infection

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PMCPMC11366175

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