Title |
Neuroretinitis due to seronegative syphilis associated with human immunodeficiency virus. |
Creator |
Halperin, L.S. |
Abstract |
Syphilis serologic testing is felt to be extremely reliable. A case of syphilitic neuroretinitis is reported where serologic testing was negative due to human immunodeficiency virus infection. A prompt response to high-dose intravenous penicillin was achieved. |
Subject |
Adult; Eye Infections, Viral; Falso Negative Reactions; Fundus Oculi; HIV Infections; Humans; Male; Optic Neuritis; Penicillins; Retinitis; Syphilis; Syphilis Serodiagnosis |
Format |
application/pdf |
Publication Type |
Journal Article |
Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
ID |
226102 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s68w6kdn/226102 |