Optic neuropathy secondary to syphilis in an HIV negative patient.
J Fr Ophtalmol
; 39(2): 143-8, 2016 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26868532
ABSTRACT
Ocular syphilis is a resurgent clinical condition due to unsafe sexual practices. It has been reported in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients, but in HIV positive patients, it is more likely to exhibit a more aggressive course and adopt atypical clinical patterns such as optic nerve involvement. Herein we report an atypical case of optic neuritis secondary to syphilis in an HIV negative patient. This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis of ocular inflammation and of obtaining HIV serology, since both diseases share common risk factors.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Syphilis
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Eye Infections, Bacterial
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Optic Nerve Diseases
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Fr Ophtalmol
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article