Abstract:Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, which has a major and various manifestations on the skin (the great imitator). Its prevalence is frequently associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence. Atypical and aggressive presentation of syphilis is more commonly found in persons with syphilis and coinfection of HIV. We report a case of a 30-yearold male with erythematous plaques and desquamation on his palms and soles with neither pain nor pruritus, and … Show more
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