ArticleBMC research notes2016
Neurosyphilis as a great imitator: a case report.
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- Case report-Depression with psychotic features as an atypical presentation of neurosyphilis.Clinical case reports · 2024Article
- Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity caused by neurosyphilis.BMJ neurology open · 2024Article
- Three cases of neurosyphilis diagnosed in the 21st century: A case report.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2023Article
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- Neurosyphilis: A Monkey Among Men.Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives · 2022Article
- Hypocupraemia-induced anaemia, sensory ataxia and cognitive impairment secondary to zinc-containing dental adhesive.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Association between schizophrenia and syphilis: a retrospective study in Xiamen, China.BMC psychiatry · 2018Article
- Incidence of asymptomatic neurosyphilis in serofast Chinese syphilis patients.Scientific reports · 2017Observational
- Neurosyphilis, A True Chameleon of Neurology.Annals of Indian Academy of NeurologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNeurosyphilis is defined as any involvement of the central nervous system by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Movement disorders as manifestations of syphilis have been reported quite rarely. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 42-year-old Russian man living in Estonia with rapidly progressive dementia and movement disorders manifesting as myoclonus, cerebellar ataxia and parkinsonism. The mini mental state examination score was 12/30. After excluding different neurodegenerative causes, further diagnostic testing was consistent with neurosyphilis. Treatment with penicillin was started and 6 months later his mini mental state examination score was 25/30 and he had no myoclonus, parkinsonism or cerebellar dysfunction.
conclusionSince syphilis is easily diagnosed and treatable, it should be considered and tested in patients with cognitive impairment and movement disorders.
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