A case report of secondary syphilis with clinical features that should not be missed

Abdul H. M. Gani; Naheel I. Seyam

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20233042

Authors

Abdul H. M. Gani Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Naheel I. Seyam Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20233042

Keywords:

Secondary syphilis, Oral syphilis, Differential diagnosis

Abstract

We present a clinical case of a 22-year-old man who had a sore throat for a month. Further examination and history revealed that he had secondary syphilis, which was confirmed by a positive laboratory test. This case emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough history and physical examination to avoid missed diagnoses.

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