Oral Secondary Syphilis in an HIV-Positive Transgender Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Rodolfo MauceriMartina CoppiniAntonio CascioMarcello TrizzinoValentina CrivelloAda Maria FlorenaGiuseppina CampisiPublished in: Dentistry journal (2023)
This case report emphasizes the importance of considering syphilis as a diagnostic possibility, even when oral lesions are the only clinical manifestations, especially in HIV-positive patients. Comprehensive evaluation, including a detailed sexual history and careful oral examination, is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management in such cases.
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