Korean J Dermatol.  2011 Feb;49(2):159-163.

Acquired Secondary Syphilis in Early Childhood

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. rulid@jejunu.ac.kr

Abstract

A gradual increase of symptomatic syphilis in youngsters has been reported in the last few years. Although most cases of syphilis in childhood result from congenital syphilis, acquired syphilis in children may occur. Transmission of syphilis to children is usually related to sexual abuse. However, children may acquire syphilis by non-venereal contact. Acquired syphilis in a child has rarely been described in the current medical literature. Herein, we present a case of acquired secondary syphilis occurring in a 10-year-old girl in which non-sexual transmission is likely.

Keyword

Acquired; Childhood; Secondary syphilis

MeSH Terms

Child
Humans
Sex Offenses
Syphilis
Syphilis, Congenital
Syphilis
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