Malignant syphilis: a review.

Abstract

Syphilis is a disorder that may mimic many other diseases. Its incidence has risen and fallen over the centuries. A particularly malignant and virulent form, lues maligna, has recently been more frequently observed in the HIV-infected population. Raising the awareness of the occurrence of and the clinical and laboratory criteria of syphilis in general and lues maligna in particular in the HIV-infected population is becoming more urgent. Early treatment can result in a good outcome and stem the spread of the disease; as with other forms of syphilis, penicillin is the drug of choice.

• Authors: B Kumar, S Muralidhar
• Journal: AIDS patient care and STDs (AIDS Patient Care STDS) Vol. 12 Issue 12 Pg. 921-5 (Dec 1998) ISSN: 1087-2914 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11362063 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• HIV Infections (complications)
• Humans
• Syphilis (complications, diagnosis, therapy)