A Rare Presentation of Late Latent Syphilis With Alopecia and Polyarticular Joint Pain in a 17-Year-Old Teenager
January 2025
in “
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
”
Studysummary This report details a rare case of late latent syphilis in a 17-year-old male with unusual symptoms like polyarthritis and hair loss, which resolved following antibiotic treatment, highlighting varied syphilis presentations and the importance of STI screening, especially in high-risk groups.
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