Neurosyphilis and psychosis
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AbstractNeurosyphilis may presents with a range of psychiatric symptoms. This report illustrates a case of neurosyphilis in a man who presented with psychosis and cognitive dysfunction. Clinical findings and investigations done in the present case showed positive results for syphilis. Reduction of symptoms was noted after treatment with antibiotic. This case further highlights the importance of having high index of suspicion for neurosyphilis in patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms.
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Malaysia
- National University of Malaysia Malaysia
Male, Psychotic Disorders, Neurosyphilis, Brain, Humans, Neuroimaging, Penicillins, Middle Aged, Cognition Disorders, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Anti-Bacterial Agents
Male, Psychotic Disorders, Neurosyphilis, Brain, Humans, Neuroimaging, Penicillins, Middle Aged, Cognition Disorders, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Anti-Bacterial Agents
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