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Case Reports
. 1989;175(4):232-41.

[Syphilis in HIV infection. 2 cases of neurosyphilis]

[Article in German]
W Breustedt, H Krause, T Leonhard, T Porstmann, D Volk
  • PMID: 2731629
Case Reports

[Syphilis in HIV infection. 2 cases of neurosyphilis]

[Article in German]
W Breustedt et al. 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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