Early Neurosyphilis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

Ankit Dubey^1, , Jaspreet Dhanjal¹ and Chukwuemeka A. Umeh¹

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Hemet Valley Medical Center, Hemet, California, USA

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Ankit Dubey, Jaspreet Dhanjal and Chukwuemeka A. Umeh. Early Neurosyphilis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2020; 8(12):471-473. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-8-12-10

Abstract

While the prevalence of syphilis had seen a significant decrease in the post-antibiotic era, it can still present in immunocompromised patients. While it is rare for immunocompetent patients to present with advanced stages of Syphilis, prompt recognition and diagnosis is imperative to prevent serious complications. We present the case of a 52 year old immunocompetent female who was diagnosed with syphilis 30 years ago who presented with vague symptoms including a rash, blurred vision, and headache and was diagnosed with early neurosyphilis.

Keywords

neurosyphillis, immunocompetent

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