Congenital syphilis presenting as swelling of fingers and toes.
作者信息
Aggarwal Anju, Gomber Sunil, Loiwal Vikas
机构信息
Department of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 11009.
出版信息
J Indian Med Assoc. 2007 Feb;105(2):94-5.
PMID:17822178
Abstract
Congenital syphilis has varied manifestations in first two years of life. A case of 4-month-old child who was presented with painless swelling of finger and toes is reported. Family history was suggestive of syphilis in parents and one sibling. VDRL test in serum was positive in 1:128 dilution. Treponema pallidum haemagglutination test was positive. The child was treated with crystalline penicillin and responded favourably.
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