HIV-Syphilis Coinfection: The Clinical Intersection of 02 Cases

Abstract

Syphilis is a complex disease, which is sexually transmitted. The incidence of syphilis is rising all over the world, partly due to the increased transmission in HIV patients and other high-risk groups such as the homosexual population. Interestingly syphilis itself facilitates HIV infection in several ways. Great importance exists in recognition of both diseases and their complex interactions.