Stroke in a Young Patient: A Sentinel Presentation of Neurosyphilis and HIV (P2.109)

Conclusions: Neurosyphilis should be a diagnostic consideration in young patients with ischemic stroke. Clinicians should be aware of the high incidence of concomitant syphilis and HIV in at-risk populations. Effort should be made to inquire about high-risk behaviors and initiate testing for these infections early in the diagnostic workup to avoid missing these crucial diagnoses.Disclosure: Dr. Flaherty has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cutting has received personal compensation for activities with F1000.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Flaherty, E., Cutting, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Childhood and Young Adult Source Type: research