Neurosyphilis today

Lancet. 1979 Jan;1(8107):90-3. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(79)90074-6.

Abstract

17 cases of recently diagnosed neurosyphilis are reviewed. The presenting features are diverse, and a clinical diagnosis may be difficult. Routine serological test are essential to confirm the clinical diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Chorioretinitis / diagnosis
  • Dementia / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis / diagnosis
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neurons
  • Myelitis / diagnosis
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Neurosyphilis / diagnosis*
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pupil
  • Syphilis Serodiagnosis
  • Treponema pallidum / isolation & purification
  • Uveal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Uveal Diseases / etiology
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases / diagnosis