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[Syphilis in HIV infection. 2 cases of neurosyphilis]
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Case Reports
[Syphilis in HIV infection. 2 cases of neurosyphilis]
[Article in
German]
Dermatol Monatsschr.
1989.
Abstract
In HIV-infected people the course of syphilis is altered and aggressive. Besides seronegativity Neurosyphilis can manifest premature and as a outcome of failed penicillin-therapy in secondary syphilis. Two cases of neurosyphilis are reported and discussed. The usefulness of spinal fluid analysis is pointed out. Recommendations for diagnostics and therapy are given.
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