Condylomata lata or condyloma latum, is a cutaneous condition characterized by wart-like lesions on the genitals.
They are generally symptoms of the secondary phase of
syphilis
Syphilis () is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium ''Treponema pallidum'' subspecies ''pallidum''. The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending in which of the four stages it presents (primary, secondary, latent, an ...
, caused by the spirochete, ''Treponema pallidum''.
Condylomata lata occurs in about one-third of secondary syphilis patients and is characterized by painless, mucosal, and warty erosions which are flat, velvety, moist and broad base in nature. They tend to develop in warm, moist sites of the genitals and perineum. These lesions hold a high accumulation of spirochetes and are highly infectious. Complete resolution of the lesions is spontaneous and occurs after a few days to many weeks, where it is either resolved completely or enters the tertiary phase, defined by a latent state.
[Ryan, Kenneth J. 2010. Sherris Medical Microbiology, 5th ed. McGraw-Hill]
See also
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Chromobacteriosis infection
Chromobacteriosis infections are a cutaneous condition caused by chromobacteria characterized by fluctuating abscesses.
See also
* ''Aeromonas'' infection
* Skin lesion
References
Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
References
Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions
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