Neurosyphilis in psychiatric practice: a case-based discussion of clinical evaluation and diagnosis - 31/08/15
, Safwan Tayeb, M.D. e, Evan Murray, M.D. f, g, h, i, Bruce Price, M.D. f, g, hAbstract |
Objective |
Neurosyphilis can present with a wide range of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Hence, psychiatrists need to be familiar with tests for syphilis screening and how to interpret syphilis serologic tests.
Methods |
We present four cases of patients with positive syphilis tests encountered in a psychiatric hospital.
Results |
Two cases were treated for neurosyphilis, while the other two cases did not have active syphilis infection despite positive results.
Conclusion |
We thus highlight the challenges encountered by psychiatrists in screening for and diagnosing cases of neurosyphilis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Neurosyphilis, Tabes dorsalis, Psychotic disorder, RPR
Plan
Vol 37 - N° 5
P. 459-463 - septembre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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