Syphilis nephropathy

The syphilis infection and onset are characterized by periodic latency and recurrence, the cause of which is related to the body's immunity. When the body's immunity decreases, Treponema pallidum can invade certain parts of the body. Syphilis-related nephropathy mainly occurs in acquired secondary syphilis, and its incidence is low. The clinical manifestations of acquired syphilitic renal damage are diverse, such as acute nephrotic syndrome, membranous glomerulonephritis, and acute progressive glomerulonephritis. The incidence of the latter is not high. Patients with nephrotic syndrome should be routinely checked for syphilis to rule out the possibility of syphilis.