title: Oral lesions as the sole presenting symptom of secondary syphilis.
abstract: Although the stages and manifestations of syphilis are widely recognized, isolated cases may masquerade as a benign illness. We present the case of a traveler who returned from a long stay in Amsterdam with oral lesions that lasted for 4 months. Syphilis was diagnosed serendipitously by serology. At these times of increasing worldwide travel and promiscuity, sexually transmitted diseases with unusual presentations should always be considered.
authors.affiliation: Bnai Zion Medical Center, Infectious Diseases and Travel Clinic, 47 Golomb Street, P.O. Box 4940, Haifa 31048, Israel.
authors.forename: Alona
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paz
authors.forename: Israel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Potasman