Early congenital syphilis presenting with skin eruption alone: a case report.
10.3345/kjp.2011.54.12.512
- Author:
Hak Young KIM
1
;
Beom Joon KIM
;
Ji Hyun KIM
;
Byoung Hoon YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital syphilis;
Skin rash
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Exanthema;
Humans;
Infant;
Public Health;
Skin;
Syphilis, Congenital
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2011;54(12):512-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Congenital syphilis is one of the most well-known congenital infections, yet it remains a worldwide public health problem. Congenital syphilis can involve any organ system and present with various symptoms. However, early diagnosis of congenital syphilis is difficult because more than half of the affected infants are asymptomatic, and the signs in symptomatic infants may be subtle and nonspecific. Here, we report a case of congenital syphilis with only a skin rash, which led to a delay in diagnosis. This case indicates that congenital syphilis should be considered throughout early childhood.
