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Macular syphilide

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Macular syphilide – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/157916891

The earliest manifestation of secondary syphilis which appears on average eight weeks after initial infection as widespread, symmetrical, copper-red, round and oval macules which, on the back, follow the lines of skin cleavage. It is asymptomatic and can be easily overlooked.