Neurosyphilis in patients with AIDS.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Syphilis has become much more prevalent because of the dramatic increase in immunocompromised patients. The increase in immunocompromised patients is mainly secondary to AIDS. This article is put forth to refamiliarize the reader with syphilis, specifically neurosyphilis. The neurologic symptomatology and neuroimaging characteristics are presented so that one can recognize the findings and consider the diagnosis of neurosyphilis when confronted with a patient with AIDS.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Harris, DE; Enterline, DS; Tien, RD
Published Date
- May 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 7 / 2
Start / End Page
- 215 - 221
PubMed ID
- 9113687
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1052-5149
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States