Neurosyphilis: Discussing the Diagnostic Challenges
ABSTRACT Neurosyphilis can be difficult to diagnose without a high index of clinical suspicion. The diagnostic process itself may be challenging, especially when there is heavy reliance on CSF findings. Empirical therapy with benzathine penicillin after positive blood serology combined with suggesti...
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| description | ABSTRACT Neurosyphilis can be difficult to diagnose without a high index of clinical suspicion. The diagnostic process itself may be challenging, especially when there is heavy reliance on CSF findings. Empirical therapy with benzathine penicillin after positive blood serology combined with suggestive clinical findings could be lifesaving for patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-119cdc3b38064eb2bb92a876b06a906f2025-08-20T01:56:46ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042025-05-01135n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.70504Neurosyphilis: Discussing the Diagnostic ChallengesSamuel Amo‐Tachie0University of Ghana Medical School, University of Ghana, Korle‐Bu Accra GhanaABSTRACT Neurosyphilis can be difficult to diagnose without a high index of clinical suspicion. The diagnostic process itself may be challenging, especially when there is heavy reliance on CSF findings. Empirical therapy with benzathine penicillin after positive blood serology combined with suggestive clinical findings could be lifesaving for patients.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70504neurosyphilisnontreponemal testspenicillintreponemal tests |
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