Relapse of secondary syphilis in a PLHIV - A new entity.

Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sree Mookambika Medical College, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published: December 2024

Syphilis and other bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the verge of resurge throughout the world. Coinfection of syphilis and HIV is quite common as they both share a common mode of transmission. The behavior of syphilis is quite altered in the presence of HIV. Relapse of secondary syphilis after the recommended treatment is quite unusual. One such case has been reported, and possible pathogenesis was discussed.

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