Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess
Syphilis has a wide range of possible symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. We report a rare case of liver abscess secondary to Treponema pallidum in a man in Minnesota, USA, who had well-controlled HIV infection. This case emphasizes the importance of appropriate screening for syphilis, espec...
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Syphilis has a wide range of possible symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. We report a rare case of liver abscess secondary to Treponema pallidum in a man in Minnesota, USA, who had well-controlled HIV infection. This case emphasizes the importance of appropriate screening for syphilis, especially in high-risk populations.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2cac39ebf2fa41d2bfb7e5cc525ea04e2025-08-20T03:29:49ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592025-07-013171481148310.3201/eid3107.250744Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver AbscessDanielle MeyerMichele Granada Syphilis has a wide range of possible symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. We report a rare case of liver abscess secondary to Treponema pallidum in a man in Minnesota, USA, who had well-controlled HIV infection. This case emphasizes the importance of appropriate screening for syphilis, especially in high-risk populations. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/7/25-0744_articleSyphilisbacteriapyogenic liver abscessliverTreponema pallidumUnited States |
| spellingShingle | Danielle Meyer Michele Granada Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess Emerging Infectious Diseases Syphilis bacteria pyogenic liver abscess liver Treponema pallidum United States |
| title | Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess |
| title_full | Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess |
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| title_short | Syphilis as Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess |
| title_sort | syphilis as rare cause of pyogenic liver abscess |
| topic | Syphilis bacteria pyogenic liver abscess liver Treponema pallidum United States |
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