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A Rat Model of EcoHIV Brain Infection
Published on: January 21, 2021
[Three cases of early neurosyphilis in HIV patients]
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España. aliciaqc@hotmail.com
Abstract:
In spite of the relative control of the disease in the late 20th century, syphilis, like other sexually transmitted diseases, has undergone a strong resurgence in recent years in the large urban centers of Europe and the US. Many patients with syphilis are also HIV+. The association between the two diseases may modify the clinical evolution of syphilis and increase the incidence of neurological disorders. We discuss the cases of three patients diagnosed with both diseases last year, with neurological presentation of syphilis occurring early and ophthalmic or cochlear vestibular involvement. This recent outbreak of syphilis seems to lead to an increase in the number of atypical cases presenting in our daily practice, where we must be prepared for early diagnosis and treatment.
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