Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Institute Medical Science (영남대 의대 학술지 편집위원회)
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A Premature Newborn with Congenital Syphilis

미숙아에 발생한 선천성 매독 1 예

  • Hwang, In-Ok (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Sil (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
  • 황인옥 (영남대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 이은실 (영남대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.12.30
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Abstract

A preterm newborn affected by congenital syphilis, born to mother not treated during pregnancy is described. The clinical picture was characterized by respiratory distress, cutaneous manifestations, massive hepatosplenomegaly, severe anemia, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome and hypoalbuminemia. The patient was treated with daily injections of 190,500 units of crystalline penicillin G for 14 days. Premature infants with these symptoms and signs should be evaluated for congenital syphilis.

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