Papulosquamous dermatitis. Syphilis: a forgotten disease?
We report a case of secondary syphilis in a 54-year-old, bisexual, HIV positive man. Although syphilis is a well-known sexually-transmitted infection, it is not widely seen nowadays. However, a possible diagnosis of syphilis should not be overlooked in any individual, irrespective of HIV status.
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Department of Dermatology, Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor, UK. Maria.Konstantopoulou@nww-tr.wales.nhs.uk
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Lord
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Macfarlane
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D001727:Bisexuality; D015897:Comorbidity; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017444:Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology