Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	115809
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Triple infection of gastric syphilis, Helicobacter pylori and human immunodeficiency virus: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jing-Li Zhang, Na Wei, Tian-Ming Chen and Wen Qiu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the 363 Hospital Medical Research Project Incubation Program 2024FH002 Joint Innovation Fund of Health Commission of Chengdu and Chengdu Medical College WXLHCXJJ25-55
Corresponding Author	Wen Qiu, Department of Gastroenterology, 363 hospital, NO. 108 in Daosanshu Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. 347921527@qq.com
Key Words	Gastric syphilis; Helicobacter pylori; Human immunodeficiency virus; Immunohistochemistry; Differential diagnosis; Case report
Core Tip	We describe the first case of gastric syphilis, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and human immunodeficiency virus triple infection. The report highlights that syphilis can produce severe “tumor-like” gastric ulceration; moreover, co-infection must be identified when H. pylori eradication fails.
Citation	Zhang JL, Wei N, Chen TM, Qiu W. Triple infection of gastric syphilis, Helicobacter pylori and human immunodeficiency virus: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-27 11:12
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-27 11:16
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-12 09:15
Return for Revision	2025-12-12 09:15
Revised	2025-12-24 05:29
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-04 04:45
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-16 02:37
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-16 08:05
Articles in Press	2026-01-16 08:05
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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