Epidemiological Clinical Serological and Histological Studies in Cases of Secondary Syphilis
Anandam, K.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 44(2): 79-81
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323 PMID: 28266464 Document Number: 132051
Case records of 690 patients with secondary syphilis were analysed. Epidemiological, clinical and serological aspects are discussed. Rose-Waaler test was found to be positive in 4 cases. Its significance in relation to involvement of musculo-skeletal system is discussed. Histopathological examination was carried out in 27 patients and 7 of them showed features of granuloma. The importance of this finding in relation to appearance of tertiary manifestations is discussed.