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Meningovascular neurosyphilis with basilar artery thrombosis in HIV patient

Authors :
Bernardo Pérez Orozco
Elena Urdez Hernández
Mariela Sánchez González
Edgar Perez Barragán
Source :
Journal of Infection and Public Health, Vol 11, Iss 3, Pp 439-441 (2018)
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Currently, neurosyphilis is an uncommon disease and may occur at any stage of syphilis. Co-infection of syphilis with HIV can affect the clinical course. We report a case of meningovascular neurosyphilis in a patient with HIV in whom basilar artery thrombosis and reactive VDRL in CSF were detected. Treatment with penicillin was instituted with adequate response showing clinical improvement. Neurosyphilis is a differential diagnosis in young patients with cerebral infarction, especially in HIV patients. Keywords: Neurosyphilis, Syphilis, HIV

Details

ISSN :
1876035X
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of infection and public health
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....2643f972341c305fe4ee7242c113438a