Case Report: Extensive colonic necrosis and perforation in an HIV patient with syphilis complicated by sepsis

This case illustrates the rare occurrence of extensive necrosis and perforation of the colon in an HIV-infected patient with co-occurring syphilis. Although the precise role of syphilis in the development of gastrointestinal complications remains uncertain, this case highlights the need for heightened clinical awareness of co-infections in immunocompromised patients.