Treponema pallidum causing congenital syphilis with severe multisystem involvement

In recent years there has been an upsurge in sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis. This growth, along with the migratory movements and the lack of prenatal care, is leading to an increase of congenital syphilis. We present a case of maternal syphilis with systemic involvement in an Ecua...

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Published in:Journal of travel medicine 2023-02, Vol.30 (1)
Main Authors: Maldonado-Barrueco, Alfredo, Grasa, Carlos Daniel, Grandioso-Vas, David, Del Rosal, Teresa, Sánchez-Holgado, María, Sánchez-García, Laura, López-Ortego, Paloma, Falces-Romero, Iker, García-Rodríguez, Julio, Quiles-Melero, Inmaculada
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies, Bacterial
Bacterial infections
Case reports
Disease transmission
Humans
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sexually transmitted diseases
STD
Syphilis
Syphilis, Congenital
Treponema pallidum
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Summary:In recent years there has been an upsurge in sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis. This growth, along with the migratory movements and the lack of prenatal care, is leading to an increase of congenital syphilis. We present a case of maternal syphilis with systemic involvement in an Ecuadorian pregnant.
ISSN:1195-1982
1708-8305
DOI:10.1093/jtm/taac152