Skeletal Manifestation of Congenital Syphilis in Infant: Report of 9 Cases
10.4055/jkoa.1969.4.4.11
- Author:
Hyung Soon KIM
;
Kag Hwan WIE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Infant;
Jeollanam-do;
Parents;
Penicillins;
Serologic Tests;
Syphilis, Congenital
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1969;4(4):11-14
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The auther experienced 9 cases of congenital syphilis in infant at Chonnam National University Hospital during the period from January to July 1968. Diagnosis was reached by the definite X-ray finding of bony structure followed by family history and positive specific serologic test for parents. Clinical improvement with penicillin thereapy in those cases was constant and impressive.
