Probable Asymptomatic Congenital Syphilis: Case Report
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Probable Asymptomatic Congenital Syphilis: Case Report

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2006;16(3):155-158 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2006.97580
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Abstract

Syphilis is a contagious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Congenital syphilis is a clinical entity of which prevalence is increasing in developing countries in recent years. In this report, a possible asymptomatic case of congenital syphilis with Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is presented in order to emphasize the importance of this disease.

Keywords: Congenital, syphilis, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction