Nonvenereal Transmission of Syphilis in Infancy by Mouth-to-Mouth Transfer of Prechewed Food
- 1 April 2009
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Vol. 36 (4), 216-217
- https://doi.org/10.1097/olq.0b013e3181901c79
Abstract
Early recognition of acquired syphilis in childhood is vital. Children may acquire syphilis as a consequence of kissing, breast-feeding, or handling. We report 2 cases of infantile syphilis transmitted by mouth-to-mouth feeding from actively infected relatives. Syphilis should be suspected in children presenting with atypical rashes accompanied by headache, sore throat, and adenitis, especially if family members are affected by active syphilis.Keywords
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