ABSTRACT
Introduction: Syphilis remains a significant challenge in public health, largely because of its diverse clinical manifestations, often resulting in underdiagnosis especially among patients with neurogenic disability. Case description: We present a case of neurosyphilis in a 63-year-old patient with a spinal cord injury. Despite syphilis being a well-established sexually transmitted infection, the exacerbation of neurological and dermatological symptoms during physical examination prompted an investigation into alternative causes beyond the patient's pre-existing paraparesis, ultimately resulting in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis as a potential diagnosis in individuals regardless of their medical history. LEARNING POINTS: The incidence of syphilis cases is on the rise, presenting an ongoing challenge.Faced with atypical neurological symptomatology, it is necessary to know how to investigate and discuss tertiary syphilis.In the event of neurological worsening in a neuro-injured patient, it is necessary to know how to discuss a curable diagnosis.