Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm Lumbar ...

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Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm

Lumbar Puncture Indications:

 • Neuro / Ocular symptoms

 • HIV (esp low CD4 count)

 • Treatment Failure

 • Tertiary Syphilis

LP Triad: 1) Reactive VDRL 2) Lymphocytic Pleocytosis 3) Elevated Protein

Treatment: IV PCN G for 14 days



Dr. Kristen Carroll @NUIM_Chiefs



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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