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Non-Venereal Treponematoses

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Positive syphilis serology encountered in migrants is addressed in relationship to non-venereal treponematoses, which may be the cause. These treponematoses are discussed as are their treatment and the professional attitude to the positive serology.

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  1. Foundation Global Dermatology, Munnekeburen, Friesland, The Netherlands

    Bernard Naafs

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  1. San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS IFO, Rome, Italy

    Aldo Morrone

  2. International Foundation for Dermatology, London, UK

    Roderick Hay

  3. Foundation Global Dermatology, Munnekeburen, Friesland, The Netherlands

    Bernard Naafs

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Naafs, B. (2020). Non-Venereal Treponematoses. In: Morrone, A., Hay, R., Naafs, B. (eds) Skin Disorders in Migrants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37476-1_5

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