Syphilitic encephalitis: A diagnosis to be borne in mind. Epidemiology and a case report

A. Maccabruni; G. Michelone; M. Azzini; A. Dei Cas; A. Matteelli; P. L. Garavelli

Syphilitic encephalitis: A diagnosis to be borne in mind. Epidemiology and a case report

A. Maccabruni, G. Michelone, M. Azzini, A. Dei Cas, A. Matteelli, P. L. Garavelli

IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo

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Abstract

Since the introduction of antibiotic treatment there has been a remarkable reduction in the incidence of 'classical' neurosyphilis, and, when cerebral involvement occurs, a relative increase in abortive or monosymptomatic cases that are difficult to diagnose because of the prevalence of meninges and/or mental signs. A case of luetic meningoencephalitis is described with emphasis on diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic aspects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	291-294
Number of pages	4
Journal	Minerva Medica
Volume	79
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 1988

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