Challenging cases discussed by experts: retinal vasculitis following coinfection with HIV and syphilis
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A patient with HIV and syphilis presents with bilateral retinal vasculitis and recurrent vitreous hemorrhage. Diagnostic and treatment strategies are discussed.
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