An Early Presentation of Neurosyphilis Manifesting as Cranial Polyneuropathies: A Case Report

Neurosyphilis (NS) is a rarely reported disease, with neurological manifestations occurring in the late stages of infection. The incidence NS has steadily increased, particularly increased cases human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among homosexual partners, and can occur at any stage disease. In this case report, we present 53-year-old man HIV who presented gradual onset vertigo over course 2 weeks, followed by multiple cranial neuropathies. Magnetic resonance imaging brain revealed pathological enhancement nerves. Laboratory workup reactive Venereal Disease Research dilutional titer cerebrospinal fluid, supporting diagnoses NS. He was treated intravenous penicillin resolution symptoms. Our illustrates that no known prior evidence or manifestation diagnosis should be entertained individuals history unexplained J Neurol Res. 2021;11(1-2):27-31 doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jnr650