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A 20-year-old man contracts syphilis after sexual contact

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Two weeks after unprotected sexual contact with a partner, the young man developed genital lesions. Self-treating at home with betel leaves and topical creams proved ineffective, and the lesions spread.

Red palm rash leads to syphilis diagnosis in 19-year-old

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A 19-year-old in Taiwan developed secondary syphilis, having initially dismissed painless genital sores and only seeking care when a persistent fever and a distinct red rash on his palms emerged.

EU's first nation eliminates mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark as the first European Union (EU) country to completely end mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

3-year-old boy diagnosed with syphilis

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A 3-year-old boy has been diagnosed with congenital syphilis, despite showing no unusual clinical symptoms.