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.

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