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Ulceronodular syphilis (lues maligna praecox) in a person newly diagnosed with HIV infection

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: In this case of secondary syphilis, pustular lesions progressed rapidly to painful ulcerative lesions in a patient with early HIV infection. This rapidly progressive form of early syphilis has historically been called lues maligna praecox, a severe form of noduloulcerative secondary syphilis. Serologic tests for syphilis were positive and biopsy showed forms consistent with Treponema pallidum in the lesions. This case demonstrates how HIV infection may affect presentation and diagnosis of secondary syphilis.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr.12.2010.3670

Authors: John D Kelly, Todd M LeLeux, Deborah R Citron, Daniel M Musher, Thomas P Giordano

Institution: Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2155084063