Extensive condylomata lata in an adolescent: An uncommon and unusual presentation

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in children account for a great physical and psychosocial morbidity. Being rare, they require a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. STIs may also be the first indication of child sexual abuse (CSA). Consequences of an undetected infection are potentially dev...

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Published in:Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS 2019-07, Vol.40 (2), p.165-167
Main Authors: Aggarwal, Parul, Aggarwal, Kamal, Jain, Vijay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Child abuse & neglect
Childbirth & labor
Children & youth
Dermatology
Infections
Pediatrics
Syphilis
Teenagers
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Summary:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in children account for a great physical and psychosocial morbidity. Being rare, they require a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. STIs may also be the first indication of child sexual abuse (CSA). Consequences of an undetected infection are potentially devastating; conversely, a false suspicion can have equally detrimental effects on both the child and the parents. Herein, we report a case of acquired secondary syphilis in a child presenting with unusually extensive condylomata lata at multiple sites and review the literatue to understand the possible interrelationship of syphilis and CSA.
ISSN:2589-0557
2589-0565
DOI:10.4103/ijstd.IJSTD_63_16