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However, subclinical syphilis-related membranous nephropathy remains a particularly rare clinicopathologic entity in modern times. In this article, we chronicle an interesting case of latent syphilis masquerading as membranous glomerulonephritis, which resolved with benzathine penicillin without requiring immunosuppressive treatment. We further supplement this paper with a concise review of the relevant literature that delineates the utility of appropriate antibiotic therapy in the management of luetic membranous nephropathy. Clinicians should remain cognizant of secondary syphilis while evaluating patients for possible glomerulonephritis or those presenting with proteinuria. Additionally, patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus infections are not infrequently coinfected with Treponema pallidum. Therefore, a high index of suspicion for systemic manifestations of syphilis such as nephrotic syndrome is warranted in the setting of a coinfection. 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