In:
International Journal of STD & AIDS, SAGE Publications, Vol. 30, No. 8 ( 2019-07), p. 779-785
Abstract:
Malignant syphilis is a rare skin manifestation of secondary syphilis, which has been reported primarily in the HIV-infected population. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between HIV infection, malignant syphilis, and neurosyphilis through a systematic chart review of 26 malignant syphilis patients seen at our hospital. We also performed a literature review of 83 reported malignant syphilis cases since 1987, when the first case of malignant syphilis co-infected with HIV was reported. We found there was no direct association between HIV infection and malignant syphilis or neurosyphilis. In contrast, we found that much higher proportion (30%) of malignant syphilis patients develop concurrent neurosyphilis compared to those with the common type of secondary syphilis (13.1%). Physicians should be aware of the fact that neurosyphilis is more common among patients with malignant syphilis and the importance of investigating for neurosyphilis in such patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0956-4624
,
1758-1052
DOI:
10.1177/0956462419826710
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2009782-7