Acquired Secondary Syphilis in Early Childhood.
- Author:
Jae Wang KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. rulid@jejunu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acquired;
Childhood;
Secondary syphilis
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Sex Offenses;
Syphilis;
Syphilis, Congenital
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2011;49(2):159-163
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A gradual increase of symptomatic syphilis in youngsters has been reported in the last few years. Although most cases of syphilis in childhood result from congenital syphilis, acquired syphilis in children may occur. Transmission of syphilis to children is usually related to sexual abuse. However, children may acquire syphilis by non-venereal contact. Acquired syphilis in a child has rarely been described in the current medical literature. Herein, we present a case of acquired secondary syphilis occurring in a 10-year-old girl in which non-sexual transmission is likely.
