syphilis

This photograph shows a stromal haze in both eyes of this male child due to his late-staged congenital syphilitic condition called interstitial keratitis (IK).

Description: Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the connective tissue structure of the cornea, usually affects both eyes, and can occur as a complication to congenital, or acquired syphilis. IK usually occurs in children older than two years of age.
Provider: CDC/ Susan Lindsley, VD
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