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Neurosyphilis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of neurosyphilis is HIV infection. Other risk factors include male gender, high serum RPR titer, advanced age, and African American race.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of neurosyphilis is HIV infection. Other risk factors include male gender, high serum RPR titer, advanced age, and African American race.
Common Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of neurosyphilis include:[1][2]
- HIV infection
- Male gender
- High serum rapid plasma reagent titer
Less Common Risk Factors
Less common risk factors in the development of neurosyphilis include:[2]
- Advanced age
- African American race
References
References
- ↑ Vidal-Bermúdez JE, Bonasser-Filho F, Schiavon-Nogueira R (2004). “[Syphilitic meningomyelitis in a patient with AIDS]”. Rev Neurol. 38 (10): 998–9. PMID 15175987.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shi M, Peng RR, Gao Z, Zhang S, Lu H, Guan Z; et al. (2016). “Risk profiles of neurosyphilis in HIV-negative patients with primary, secondary and latent syphilis: implications for clinical intervention”. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 30 (4): 659–66. doi:10.1111/jdv.13514. PMID 26660338.
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