Ocular syphilis presenting as acute necrotizing retinitis in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient

In this report, we present a case of necrotizing retinitis with no response to antiviral treatment. On subsequent serological testing it was proved as syphilis in a HIV-positive patient who responded well to intravenous antibiotics with rapid visual recovery. Hence, awareness of this disease will promote early diagnosis and treatment.
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research