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Case Reports
. 2011:2011:235059.
doi: 10.1155/2011/235059. Epub 2011 Sep 22.

Congenital syphilis like many years ago

Giulia Brighi  1 , Giorgia Farneti, Antonella Marangoni, Elisabetta Tridapalli, Iria Neri, Maria Grazia Capretti, Giacomo Faldella
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Congenital syphilis like many years ago

Giulia Brighi et al. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2011.

Abstract

This case concerns a premature infant with typical signs of congenital syphilis born to an untreated foreign mother. Syphilis prevalence in pregnant women has been rising in Italy since the beginning of the 21st century, mainly due to immigration. A correct antenatal syphilis screening and consequent adequate therapy of pregnant woman are fundamental to prevent the neonatal infection.

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Figure 1
Typical blistering skin lesions on the soles of feet in the case described.
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Figure 2
X-ray examination of the long bones of the case described.
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