INFANTILE CONGENITAL SYPHILIS – A RARE CASE REPORT

Guru T. Arun*, Deivam S, Prabhu N, Vallinayaki V

ABSTRACT

The syphilis, sexually transmitted disease very rarely observed in infantile stage. A twenty five days old preterm male child with history of vaginal delivery presented with complaints of abdominal distension, low-grade fever and excessive crying. VDRL was reactive for both mother and infant. Radiograph supported osteochondritis.

Keywords: Congenital syphilis, infant, VDRL, radiography.