Syphilis acquired in utero and manifested by any of several characteristic tooth (Hutchinson's teeth) or bone malformations and by active mucocutaneous syphilis at birth or shortly thereafter. Ocular and neurologic changes may also occur.
Entry Version
SYPHILIS CONGEN
Entry Term(s)
Congenital Syphilis
Hutchinson's Teeth
NLM Classification #
WC 161
Public MeSH Note
HUTCHINSON'S TEETH was heading 1965-91
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Syphilis acquired in utero and manifested by any of several characteristic tooth (Hutchinson's teeth) or bone malformations and by active mucocutaneous syphilis at birth or shortly thereafter. Ocular and neurologic changes may also occur.
