Syphilis
	Macules, papules or plaques with or without scale located on trunk and extremities, including palms and soles, mouth and genitalia Generalized eruption appears 6-12 weeks after primary genital lesion Rash is usually asymptomatic Serologic test for syphilis is positive in this phase of the disease
	Histology: Hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, superficial and deep perivascular infiltrate of lymphocytes and plasma cells. Silver stains may show spirochetes around vessels in the dermis

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