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Oral Manifestations of Secondary Syphilis

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Known as "the great imitator," secondary syphilis may clinically manifest itself in myriad ways, involving different organs including the oral mucosa, and mimicking, both clinically and histologically, several diseases, thereby making diagnosis a challenge for clinicians. We highlight the clinical aspects of oral manifestation in 7 patients with secondary syphilis. Clinicians should consider secondary syphilis in the differential diagnosis of ulcerative and/or white oral lesions.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2015.04.007

Authors: Luiz Fernando Barbosa de Paulo, João Paulo Silva Servato, Maiolino Thomaz Fonseca Oliveira, Antonio Francisco Durighetto, Darceny Zanetta-Barbosa

Institution: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Language: English

Topic: Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900