NUMERO: #20240678

Título: SECONDARY SYPHILIS: CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Nome do Apresentador: Maria Ines Borba de ARAÚJO

Categoria do Trabalho: Painel de caso clínico (PCC)

Área Temática: Estomatologia

Resumo: Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. The main form of transmission is through unprotected sexual intercourse . The genitals are the primary site of infection, but oral manifestations can be observed in the primary and secondary stages of the disease. Woman, mixed race, thirty-five years old, sought the Basic Health Unit complaining of stains in her mouth, body pain and malaise. On clinical examination, bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy and maculopapular plaques, grayish and with red edges, were observed on the labial mucosa. Rapid Syphilis and HIV tests were carried out with a positive result for Syphilis, with a positive VDRL. Faced with the secondary phase of syphilis, guidance was adopted and referral to the team nurse who prescribed benzathine penicillin for two weeks, subsequently remission of the lip lesions. The dentist is essential in diagnosing syphilis, as the oral mucosa manifests lesions caused by the disease.

Autor 1:  Maria Ines Borba de ARAÚJO

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Autor 2:   MARIA HELENA MONTEIRO DURÃES

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Autor 3 :  EMANUELLE DE SIQUEIRA LEAL CAPELLINI

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Autor 4:  PAULO DE CAMARGO MORAES

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Autor 5:  VICTOR ANGELO MARTINS MONTALLI

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Autor 6:  MARCELO SPERANDIO

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