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  • 1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. izabelagb@gmail.com

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Neurosyphilis can cause mood disorders, mimicking bipolar disorder. Early diagnosis of syphilis is crucial to prevent severe neurological complications like general paresis of the insane.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosyphilis
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • General paresis of the insane (GPI) is a severe, late-stage manifestation of untreated syphilis affecting the central nervous system.
  • Neurosyphilis can present with diverse neuropsychiatric symptoms, including mood disturbances, though case reports are infrequent.

Observation:

  • This case report details a 53-year-old woman exhibiting manic and depressive symptoms consistent with bipolar disorder.
  • Diagnostic workup revealed the underlying cause to be general paresis of the insane, a consequence of syphilitic infection.

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation highlights the potential for neurosyphilis to masquerade as primary psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder.
  • The literature review indicated depressive illness as the most commonly reported mood disorder associated with neurosyphilis.

Implications:

  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of syphilis can lead to irreversible neurological damage and a poor prognosis.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for neurosyphilis in patients presenting with new-onset mood disorders, especially when accompanied by other neurological signs.