Rapid, progressive neuropathic arthropathy of the hip in a patient co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus and tertiary syphilis: case report

Rapid, progressive neuropathic arthropathy of the hip in a patient co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus and tertiary syphilis: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Syphilis is a chronic infection that is classified into three stages. In its tertiary stage, syphilis spreads to the brain, heart and other organs; the lesions may involve the skin, mucous membranes and bones. Neuropathic arthropathy...

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Main Authors: Pasqualini Marco, Moneghini Laura, De Vecchi Elena, Drago Lorenzo, Bruno Maurilio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Neuropathy
Syphilis
HIV
HCV
Charcot arthropathy
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/159

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