Psychosis or Simply a New Manifestation of Neurosyphilis?

• Published in: Journal of international medical research Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 335 - 337
• Main Authors: Kararizou, E, Mitsonis, C, Dimopoulos, N, Gkiatas, K, Markou, I, Kalfakis, N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2006
• Subjects: Adult; Headache - etiology; Humans; Male; Neurosyphilis - blood; Neurosyphilis - diagnosis; Neurosyphilis - physiopathology; Psychotic Disorders - diagnosis; Psychotic Disorders - physiopathology; Psychosis; Neurosyphilis; Venereal disease; Lumbar puncture

The widespread use of antibiotics in recent years has caused a significant reduction in the incidence of neurosyphilis and changes in its clinical features. We present a case that initially presented as persistent headache and untreatable psychosis. Neurosyphilis was diagnosed during the clinical ev...