Syphilis in pregnancy / secondary syphilis

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Teaching point

A reactive VDRL in pregnancy means syphilis must be treated immediately (penicillin) to prevent congenital syphilis. Copper-coloured maculopapular rash on palms/soles is pathognomonic of secondary syphilis.

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