Acute ischaemic stroke in the context of neurosyphilis: how does antibiotic therapy help, and when should it be given?

Introduction: Neurosyphilis (NS) refers to a central nervous system infection caused by Treponema pallidum. In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of syphilis; however, NS is uncommon compared to the era before the discovery of penicillin. Manifestations are usually non-specific, ra...

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Main Authors: Pedro Gomes Santos, Pedro Martins dos Santos, Teresa Abegão, Rita Rosa Domingos, Ana Verónica Varela, André Florêncio, Ana Paula Fidalgo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2024-01-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4231

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