摘要
To the Editor： Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, sperm, cerebrospinal fluid, and also in active skin lesions,i^i Acquired syphilis contracted by Children is highly attributed to sexual abuse; however, infection can also occur by nonsexual contact： for example, prechewing feeding, kissing, fondling, or by contaminated utensils, particularly when family members or caregivers have active syphilis.
To the Editor： Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, sperm, cerebrospinal fluid, and also in active skin lesions,i^i Acquired syphilis contracted by Children is highly attributed to sexual abuse; however, infection can also occur by nonsexual contact： for example, prechewing feeding, kissing, fondling, or by contaminated utensils, particularly when family members or caregivers have active syphilis.
