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Hepatitis as a Rare Symptom of Secondary Syphilis – Case Report


Authors: R. Kopová;  L. Vavříková;  M. Tichý
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika chorob kožních a pohlavních LF UP a FN Olomouc, přednosta odb. as. MUDr. Martin Tichý, Ph. D
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 89, 2014, No. 6, p. 278-281
Category: Venereology

Overview

Syphilis incidence is still quite high in the Czech Republic, especially in the risk community of men who have sex with other men. Secondary syphilis is characterized by various skin and organ symptoms. Liver involvement - hepatitis belongs to the rare symptoms of this sexually transmitted infection. Authors present a case of a bisexual man in whom secondary syphilis was revealed during the diagnostic process due to acute jaundice. Early diagnosis and targeted therapy lead to the complete recovery of the patient.

Key words:
secondary syphilis - hepatitis – diferential diagnosis – therapy


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Dermatology & STDs Paediatric dermatology & STDs
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