09 Sep congenital-Syphilis

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This image depicts a plantar view of an infant’s feet, revealing the presence of syphilitic lesions, which resulted from a case of congenital syphilis. If not immediately treated, babies may become developmentally delayed, have seizures, or die. Symptoms may not become initially apparent, but can develop within a few weeks. These signs and symptoms can be very serious.

This image depicts a plantar view of an infant’s feet, revealing the presence of syphilitic lesions, which resulted from a case of congenital syphilis. If not immediately treated, babies may become developmentally delayed, have seizures, or die. Symptoms may not become initially apparent, but can develop within a few weeks. These signs and symptoms can be very serious.