Progression of neurosyphilis in a patient with HIV-infection. Case report
- Authors: Kuznetsov D.V.1, Kudryavtseva L.E.1, Korsunskaya I.M.2
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Affiliations:
- Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology
- Center for Theoretical Problems of Physical and Chemical Pharmacology
- Issue: Vol 24, No 2 (2022)
- Pages: 128-131
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2075-1753/article/view/108451
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/20751753.2022.2.201521
- ID: 108451
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Abstract
In recent years, the incidence of syphilis, including neurosyphilis, has been increasing worldwide. In our practice, we have noticed an increase in the number of patients who were not examined for the specific pathologies associated with syphilis in timely manner. Given the variety of clinical manifestations of syphilis and the change in the course of the disease associated with HIV-infection, we described the observation of a patient with rapidly progressing (up to the development of a gummous form) neurosyphilis. The clinical case is intended to drag the attention of specialists to necessity to inform patients about the possible consequences of their disease and importance of thorough diagnosis by related specialists.
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Denis V. Kuznetsov
Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology
Email: doktor.nevrolog@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8201-2376
neurologist, Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology
Russian Federation, MoscowLyudmila E. Kudryavtseva
Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology
Email: liudmila.kudriavtsieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1158-2486
dermatologist, Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology, Venereology and Cosmetology
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina M. Korsunskaya
Center for Theoretical Problems of Physical and Chemical Pharmacology
Author for correspondence.
Email: marykor@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6583-0318
D. Sci. (Med.), Prof., Center for Theoretical Problems of Physical and Chemical Pharmacology
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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