An immunocompetent migrant presenting with neurosyphilis with an unusual unilateral papillitis: a case report

An immunocompetent migrant presenting with neurosyphilis with an unusual unilateral papillitis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Unilateral papillitis caused by <it>Treponema pallidum </it>was found in an immunocompetent homosexual patient with severe vision loss who had received previous antibiotics treatment. Syphilis-related ocular manifestation is more common in the early s...

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Main Authors: Turchetti Paolo, Pacella Fernanda, Pacella Elena, Mirisola Concetta, Uccella Ilaria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
migrant
papillitis
syphilis
treponema
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/17/1/3

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