Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of neurosyphilis in an immunocompetent adult and attained co...
Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of neurosyphilis in an immunocompetent adult and attained complete recovery following treatment: a case report and review of the literature
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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Neurosyphilis typically presents with nonspecific symptoms such as behavioral changes or cognitive impairment, rather than an initial stroke.
This case report describes a Black African man in his thirties who experienced sudden weakness on the left side of his body. Computed tomography suggested a nucleo-capsular ischemic lesion. However, given...
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Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of neurosyphilis in an immunocompetent adult and attained complete recovery following treatment: a case report and review of the literature
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d4615aacf59047638f3dcf2ec95bcf1e
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d4615aacf59047638f3dcf2ec95bcf1e
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1752-1947
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1752-1947
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10.1186/s13256-025-05090-9
