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Case Reports
. 2017 Jul;7(3):e167-e170.
doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1603955. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

Congenital Syphilis Masquerading as Leukemia

Tiffany Lee  1   2 , Stephanie Bell  3 , Jason Scimeme  2   4 , Nizar Maraqa  2   5
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Case Reports

Congenital Syphilis Masquerading as Leukemia

Tiffany Lee et al. AJP Rep. 2017 Jul.

Abstract

As of late, the incidence of congenital syphilis in the United States is increasing. Each new case represents a failure of preventing, diagnosing, and treating syphilis in pregnant women. Pediatricians should confirm that all women have received adequate screening for and management of syphilis during pregnancy. Congenital syphilis is easily treatable but may be a diagnostic challenge with high morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: congenital syphilis; leukemia; leukoerythroblastic anemia; maternal syphilis.

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Financial Disclosure No honorarium, grant, or another form of payment was given to anyone to produce the article. None of the authors have any potential, perceived, or real conflict of interest.

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