title: A rare case of syphilis associated with renal and hepatic involvement.
abstract: We present an unusual case of syphilis that despite starting treatment with penicillin has evolved with renal complications. Due to glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome the case required shared care between the renal physician and dermatologist. Doctors of different specialties need to keep in mind that early syphilis can have visceral involvement and patients might need prompt, specific therapeutic intervention.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, Galati, Romania.
authors.forename: Alin Laurentiu
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Tatu
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Popescu
authors.forename: Radu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rotarescu
authors.forename: Sanda Dorina
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Popescu
keywords: hepatic involvement; membranous glomerulonephritis; nephrotic syndrome; syphilis