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Neurosyphilis today

G Mapelli, M Pavoni, T Bellelli

    European Neurology
    |January 1, 1981
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    Late neurosyphilis, including tabes dorsalis and dementia paralytica, presents with varied neurological signs. Specific tests like TPI and FTA are crucial for diagnosing neurosyphilis, especially when standard serological reactions are negative.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Neurosyphilis encompasses various late-stage manifestations of syphilis affecting the nervous system.
    • Classic presentations include tabes dorsalis, dementia paralytica, and meningovascular syphilis.
    • Understanding diagnostic challenges and typical clinical pictures is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on a series of neurosyphilis cases observed over a decade.
    • To analyze the clinical characteristics and diagnostic findings of different neurosyphilis subtypes.
    • To evaluate the utility of various diagnostic tests for neurosyphilis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 22 neurosyphilis cases diagnosed between 1967 and 1976.
    • Clinical examination focusing on neurological manifestations.

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  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis, including histochemical composition and colloidal benzoin test.
  • Serological testing: non-treponemal tests, TPI (Treponema pallidum immobilization) test, and FTA (Fluorescent treponemal antibody) test.

    • Main Results:

    • Observed cases included tabes dorsalis (14), dementia paralytica (4), lues cerebri (3), and syphilitic meningomyelitis (1).
    • Tabes dorsalis showed mild objective neurological signs, while other forms presented typical classical pictures.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities were common; the colloidal benzoin test was highly indicative.
    • Non-treponemal serological reactions were negative in over a third of patients.
    • TPI and FTA tests showed higher diagnostic yield, with positive results in 65% and 70% of cases, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • Late neurosyphilis continues to present with distinct clinical syndromes.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and specific treponemal tests (TPI, FTA) are vital for diagnosis, particularly when non-treponemal tests are negative.
    • The average age for late luetic nervous system manifestations was around 50 years.