The classic features of secondary syphilis are skin rash (generalized, with prominence on the palms and soles), lymphadenopathy, and mucous membrane involvement with mucous patches or condylomata ...

Background: The reported incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Germany is rising. For example, the number of new reported cases of syphilis rose from 3034 in 2010 to 4410 in 2012 ...