Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of neurosyphilis in an immunocompetent adult and attained complete recovery following treatment: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Neurosyphilis typically presents with nonspecific symptoms such as behavioral changes or cognitive impairment, rather than an initial stroke. Case presentation This case report describes a Black African man in his thirties who experienced sudden weakness on the left side of his b...
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| Main Authors: | Elsah Tegene Asefa, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Yosef Bekele Bonsa, Addisalem Gebre Silase |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05090-9 |
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