1A61.3
Secondary syphilis of skin or mucous membranes
Sífilis secundária de pele ou mucosas
CategoryDefinition
Secondary syphilis becomes apparent about eight weeks after initial infection and results from generalized treponemal dissemination. An asymptomatic macular rash which may easily be overlooked is the commonest initial manifestation (macular syphilide) but, if the infection is not treated promptly, this may develop into a more florid and longer-lasting papular form (papular syphilide). Secondary syphilis is commonly associated with mucous membrane lesions (mucous patches), fever, headache, bone and joint pains and lymphadenopathy. It is highly infectious.
Index Terms
Secondary syphilis of skin or mucous membranesMucocutaneous secondary syphilisMacular syphilidePapular syphilideOral mucosal secondary syphilisSecondary syphilis of mouthSyphilitic snail-track ulcersSyphilitic mucous patchesCondylomata lataCondyloma latumSecondary syphilis of anusSecondary syphilis of vulvaCutaneous complications of secondary syphilisLues malignaSyphilitic leukodermaSyphilitic alopecia