Syphilitic scleritis

Syphilitic scleritis can occur in the first, second, and third stages of syphilis. The incidence of syphilis in scleritis patients is reported to be 2.89%, and scleritis can be the initial manifestation of syphilis. Syphilis (syphilis) is a subacute to chronic infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, blood and placenta, and is extremely harmful. Among infectious diseases, syphilis is known for its diverse clinical presentation.