A 17-YO♀️, unprotected #sexual intercourse with multiple male partners: a 1-month history of pruritic genital lesions, multiple smooth, grayish-white papules & plaques were noted on the vulva & upper inner thighs.
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DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2207538
#gynecology #womenshealth
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DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2207538
#gynecology #womenshealth
A Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay:➕
Rapid plasma reagin titer: ➕1:16.
CONDYLOMA LATA OF SECONDARY SYPHILIS
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Rapid plasma reagin titer: ➕1:16.
CONDYLOMA LATA OF SECONDARY SYPHILIS
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✔️Testing for other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV infection: ➖
✔️Counseling on the importance of condom use
✔️IM penicillin G benzathine
At the 1-month follow-up visit, the lesions had resolved, and the RPR was 1:8.
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✔️Counseling on the importance of condom use
✔️IM penicillin G benzathine
At the 1-month follow-up visit, the lesions had resolved, and the RPR was 1:8.
3/5
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Condylomata lata:
📌highly infectious skin lesions
📌typically develop in intertriginous regions or on mucus membranes.
📌 may be confused with condylomata acuminata (genital warts) but typically have a smoother, moist appearance.
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📌highly infectious skin lesions
📌typically develop in intertriginous regions or on mucus membranes.
📌 may be confused with condylomata acuminata (genital warts) but typically have a smoother, moist appearance.
4/5
#dermatology #Doctor
In condylomata lata:
📌dark-field examination almost always demonstrates spirochetes and
📌syphilis serology is invariably ➕.
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📌dark-field examination almost always demonstrates spirochetes and
📌syphilis serology is invariably ➕.
5/5
#MedStudentTwitter #bacteriology #healthcare
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