Gummatous neurosyphilis in an elderly patient in the Australian outback: a case report
Abstract Introduction Neurosyphilis is an infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, which causes infiltration and thickening of brain meninges. Despite being an Old World disease, the rates of infection continue to rise. This clinical challenge involves early and accurate diagnosis, as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03153-1 |