Abstract
Neurosyphilis is the infection of the central nervous system with treponema pallidum species, and true to its reputation as the old mimic, can present with a multitude of clinical scenarios, one of which is stroke in the young. Rare in developed countries, except for an at-risk population of drug abusers and HIV infected patients; it is still common in the rest of the world. We describe the case of a young Indian male, his presentation, diagnosis and treatment, and remarkable recovery on aqueous penicillin G therapy following his presentation with a stroke.
Article Type
Case Report
First Page
197
Last Page
200
Recommended Citation
Al-Khuwaitir, Tarig S.; Mohammed, Hassabo B.; Al-Moghairi, Abdurrahman M.; and Sherbeeni, Suphia M.
(2006)
"Neurosyphilis in a young Indian expatriate,"
Neurosciences: Vol. 11:
Iss.
3, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1423