Ocular and neurosyphilis: epidemiology and approach to management

This article reviews the current epidemiology, manifestations, and approach to management and treatment. Recent findings Although studies continue investigating alternate approaches and new diagnostic tests for ocular and neurosyphilis, few data exist to change current diagnostic algorithms and approaches to diagnosis, management, or follow up. Summary The diagnosis of neurologic and eye/ear involvement with syphilis may be delayed because of a lack of specificity of findings, low suspicion for syphilis, fluctuation in symptoms, and/or similarities in presentation to other diseases. A high index of suspicion for syphilis and re-education about the protean manifestations of syphilis by all clinicians is required provide timely diagnosis and management of ocular, otic, and neurosyphilis.
Source: Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: STD: Edited by Joseph A. Duncan Source Type: research