Syphilid

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Syphilid

Syphilid (/sɪˈfɪlɪd/), also known as a syphilitic lesion, is a term used to describe the skin and mucous membrane changes that occur at the site of syphilis infection. These changes are typically characterized by small, firm, red nodules.

Etymology

The term "syphilid" is derived from the Greek word "syphilis", which was first used by the Italian physician and poet Girolamo Fracastoro in his poem Syphilis sive morbus gallicus (Syphilis or The French Disease) in 1530. The term "syphilid" was later adopted to describe the skin lesions associated with the disease.

Related Terms

  • Chancre: The primary lesion of syphilis, which appears at the site of infection.
  • Gumma: A soft, non-cancerous growth resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis.
  • Rash: A common symptom of secondary syphilis, often manifesting as rough, red, or reddish brown spots both on the palms of the hands and the bottoms of the feet.
  • Neurosyphilis: This term refers to an infection involving the central nervous system.
  • Congenital syphilis: This is when syphilis is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus.

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