A Case of Secondary Syphilis on Infant

Zhe Cao,1,2 Zhen Hua Wang,1,2 Ai Juan Sun1,2 1Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Hospital of Weifang People, The Second Medical University of Shandong, Weifang, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 2Shandong Key Laboratory of Medicine, Health and Skin Immunity, Hospital of Weifang Peopl...

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Main Authors: Cao Z, Wang ZH, Sun AJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2025-07-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/a-case-of-secondary-syphilis-on-infant-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID
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Summary:Zhe Cao,1,2 Zhen Hua Wang,1,2 Ai Juan Sun1,2 1Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Hospital of Weifang People, The Second Medical University of Shandong, Weifang, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 2Shandong Key Laboratory of Medicine, Health and Skin Immunity, Hospital of Weifang People, The Second Medical University of Shandong, Weifang, Shandong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ai Juan Sun, Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Hospital of Weifang People, The Second Medical University of Shandong, 151 Guangwen Street, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-0536-8192471, Email wf89sunaijuan@163.comAbstract: Secondary syphilis, a stage of sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, typically presents with a range of symptoms in adults. However, when this condition affects an infant, it becomes a rare and serious medical concern. This article explores a unique case of secondary syphilis in an infant, highlighting the diagnostic challenges, treatment options, and the importance of early intervention.Keywords: rare case, secondary syphilis, infant
ISSN:1178-7015