Cengizhan Tanyel, Elif Tanyel, Derya Seyman, Hande Berk Cam, Ayşegül Seremet Keskin
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Abstract
We report a rare case of tertiary syphilis in a pregnant woman, presenting with cutaneous gumma and ocular involvement. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of atypical syphilitic lesions and emphasizes the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis of facial skin lesions during pregnancy.
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The publication, diffusion and furtherance of research and study on all aspects of basic and clinical Microbiology and related fields are the chief aims of the journal.