Abstract
We present a 47 year old female white HIV-1 infected patient with multiple painless rupioid skin lesions, a CD4 count of 155 cells/mm3, positive syphilis serology and a histopathology conspicuous for malignant syphilis. She could be successfully treated with Benzathine-Benzylpenicillin (Retarpen®) 2,4 Mega I.E., 3x intramuscularly in weekly intervals.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
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Blotting, Western
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CD4 Lymphocyte Count
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Female
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HIV Infections / complications
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HIV Infections / immunology*
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HIV-1 / immunology*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Penicillin G Benzathine / administration & dosage*
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Syphilis, Cutaneous / drug therapy*
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Syphilis, Cutaneous / etiology
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Syphilis, Cutaneous / immunology
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Treatment Outcome
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Viral Load
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Penicillin G Benzathine