Congenital syphilis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of common newborn rashes, especially if the palms and soles are involved. As soon as the diagnosis is confirmed, a lumbar puncture should be performed to rule out neurosyphilis and intravenous antibiotics started pending confirmatory testing.
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