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Neurosyphilis in the modern era

, 2004
Objective: To review the nature of the presentation of neurosyphilis, the value of diagnostic tests, and the classification of the disease. Methods: A retrospective review was carried out of the records of patients who had been identified as possible ...
Timmermans M., Carr J.
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Interplay Between Infectious Diseases and the Endocrine System: An Overview and Clinical Insights

Endocrinology, Diabetes &Metabolism, Volume 9, Issue 4, July 2026.
Infectious diseases can disrupt endocrine homeostasis through direct cytopathic injury, autoimmune dysregulation, or pathogen‐derived hormone‐like effects. Viruses and bacteria are the most frequent agents, whereas fungi and parasites contribute less commonly, even remaining clinically relevant, especially in the immunocompromised population.
Francesco Capoccia, Valentina D'Onghia, Valentina Semeraro, Esposito Susanna, Maria Elisabeth Street   +4 more
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Profile of Neurosyphilis Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal: An Observational Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Introduction: Neurosyphilis is a rare complication of untreated syphilis with limited literature.We aimed to look for demographic characters and clinical presentation of patients admitted with the diagnosis of neurosyphilis.
Uma Giri , Laila Lama Tangbetani, Anupama karki, Jagat Jeevan Ghimire   +3 more
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Seroprevalence of Syphilis Among Pregnant Women on Antenatal Care Service at Wereda 04 Health Center in Kolfe Keraniyo Subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Syphilis, including congenital syphilis, is a rising global public health problem. Congenital syphilis is of particular public health importance due to its adverse birth outcomes. Limited studies have been conducted among pregnant women in health centers that provide antenatal care for large number of women. This study aimed
Almaz Dejen, Mihiretu Kumie Takele, Dagim Jirata Birri   +2 more
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Serum Neurofilament Light in Neurosyphilis: A Pilot Study

, 2023
BACKGROUND: Lumbar puncture is recommended for individuals with syphilis who have neurological symptoms, however symptoms have poor sensitivity for predicting symptomatic neurosyphilis.
Marra, Christina M, Zetterberg, Henrik, Tantalo, Lauren C, Sahi, Sharon K   +3 more
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Clinical and epidemiological features of neuro-syphilis in Altai Territory (1999-2016) [PDF]

Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал, 2018
Purpose: identification of tendencies of development of incidence of a neurosyphilis and structures of clinical forms of a late neurosyphilis in Altai Territory. Material and Methods.
Komkina N.G., Nazarenko N.V., Mikheyeva T.V., Ivanova Yu.A., Kazantsev I.V.   +4 more
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Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinitis and Syphilitic Optic Neuropathy in a Patient With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co‐Infection

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Syphilis is a re‐emerging global public health concern; recently, its incidence has significantly increased in all demographic groups. However, acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis (ASPPC) and syphilitic optic neuropathy in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co‐infection are extremely uncommon.
Shengsheng Liu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Xiaogui Zhao, Bangtao Yao   +3 more
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Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay titer for neurosyphilis diagnosis among HIV-negative syphilis patients

Frontiers in Immunology
PurposeThe study aimed to assess the association between CSF-TPPA titer and the presence of neurosyphilis, and to determine the optimal CSF-TPPA titer cutoff for diagnosing neurosyphilis.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study at a single center from
Mei Shi, Fuquan Long, Danyang Zou, Xin Gu, Liyan Ni, Yuanyuan Cheng, Tengfei Qi, Wei Zhao, Lin Zhu, Zhifang Guan, Pingyu Zhou   +10 more
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Association between sleep duration and cognitive function and emotional disorders in middle‐aged and elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease

Sleep Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 121-134, June 2026.
Abstract Objectives To investigate the association between the sleep duration with cognitive impairment in middle‐aged and elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Methods This cross‐sectional study enrolled hospitalized patients aged ≥55 years diagnosed with CSVD between November 2021 and August 2023.
Chunmei Long, Yunying Wu, Sha Wang, Ziwei Gong, Ye Wang   +4 more
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Neurosyphilis

Neurology, 1985
Syphilis and its consequent central nervous system sequelae remain clinical problems, especially when presenting in the unfamiliar acute meningeal forms of syphilitic meningitis and meningovascular syphilis. The diagnosis of neurosyphilis of all types depends on evaluation of spinal fluid reactivity as evidenced by pleocytosis and increased protein ...
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