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Ischemic stroke as an initial presentation of neurosyphilis in a newly diagnosed HIV patient: A case report and literature review

Authors :
Moaz O. Moursi
Wael Hamam
Adnan Hajjar
Mohammad Es‐Salim
Soha Aboukhalaf
Omar Jamil
Muhammad Zahid
Source :
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 12, Iss 5, Pp n/a-n/a (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Wiley, 2024.

Abstract

Key Clinical Message With syphilis resurgence, physicians should be more vigilant to infection‐induced cerebral vasculitis in high‐risk patients presenting with neurological symptoms. In this case, neurosyphilis should not be missed. Thorough serologic screening and lumbar puncture are crucial for diagnosis, and further research is needed for safe and effective treatments in these populations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.21ebbf68b52749a184c0e08b9b3dc0f9
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8794