An Unusual Case of Syphilis With Abdominal Pain

Syphilis is a multisystem infection caused by Treponema pallidum , a common sexually transmitted bacterium. The different stages and associated signs of syphilis are well characterized. We present an atypical case of syphilis in a 27-year-old female with hepatitis and gastritis. The diagnostic crite...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2021-08, Vol.13 (8)
Main Authors: Dourra, Mohsen, Mussad, Shiab, Capatina-Rata, Ana M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gastroenterology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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Summary:Syphilis is a multisystem infection caused by Treponema pallidum , a common sexually transmitted bacterium. The different stages and associated signs of syphilis are well characterized. We present an atypical case of syphilis in a 27-year-old female with hepatitis and gastritis. The diagnostic criteria for syphilitic hepatitis and gastritis are discussed here, along with endoscopic and clinical findings, treatment, and a brief literature review.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.16806