A 19-year-old man presenting with rash on his trunk, hands, and feet. Syphilis.
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The Clinical Case of the Month is a regular educational feature presented by the Louisiana State University Department of Medicine. Medical students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty collaborate in the preparation of these discussions. After reading this article, physicians should be better able to understand the pathophysiology, prognosis, clinical presentation, and treatment of syphilis. Estimated time to complete this activity is one (1) hour.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
دوره 160 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008