Neurosyphilis presenting as herpes simplex encephalitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the case of a 55-year-old man with neurosyphilis that presented with features of herpes simplex encephalitis. Neurosyphilis is easily diagnosed and treated and should be included in the differential diagnosis of herpes simplex encephalitis.
Medical subject headings
- Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
- Neurosyphilis