2012
DOI: 10.4067/s0716-10182012000700017
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Sífilis maligna en un paciente con infección por VIH: Presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura

Abstract: Malignant syphilis in a patient infected by human immunodeficiency virus.Case report and literature reviewMalignant syphilis is a rare form of secondary syphilis strongly associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV). This clinical form of the disease is characterized by atypical cutaneous ulcerative and disseminated lesions and systemic compromise that can delay the final diagnosis. There are only few reports in the medical literature about malignant lues in HIV-infected patients. Malignant syp… Show more

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“…Strictly speaking, the pathogenesis of malignant syphilis is unknown, but the prevalent opinion is that in those coinfected by HIV the immunodeficiency favors the predominance of the virulence of the agent in the agent-host contest 1 This reasoning is coherent with its occurrence in those who have the abusive use of alcohol or illicit drugs, malnutrition or debilitating disease as a cofactor. The occurrence of malignant syphilis, as in the case described, in immunocompetent patient, raises the possibility, already considered by other authors, of infection by more virulent strains of Treponema , which, although possible, is difficult to be demonstrated.…”
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“…Strictly speaking, the pathogenesis of malignant syphilis is unknown, but the prevalent opinion is that in those coinfected by HIV the immunodeficiency favors the predominance of the virulence of the agent in the agent-host contest 1 This reasoning is coherent with its occurrence in those who have the abusive use of alcohol or illicit drugs, malnutrition or debilitating disease as a cofactor. The occurrence of malignant syphilis, as in the case described, in immunocompetent patient, raises the possibility, already considered by other authors, of infection by more virulent strains of Treponema , which, although possible, is difficult to be demonstrated.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The occurrence of malignant syphilis, as in the case described, in immunocompetent patient, raises the possibility, already considered by other authors, of infection by more virulent strains of Treponema , which, although possible, is difficult to be demonstrated. 1 , 2 …”
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“…[ 1 ] Malignant syphilis or lues maligna is an uncommon form of secondary syphilis, which usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients, mainly those who have HIV infection. [ 2 3 ] Skin lesions include pustules, nodules, and ulcers. [ 4 ] It may involve mucosa, lymph node, liver, and spleen.…”
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