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Virus-Infected Patient
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In HIV-infected patient whose accompanied by syphilis
often difficult to diagnosis and treatment response. The aim is to
understanding of diagnostics and to optimizing the management and
response therapy in patients with Neuroretinitis syphilis in HIV-infected
patients.
CASE REPORT: A 53-years old, bisexual, male patient whose initial
presentation was a blurry vision on the left eye. History of painless genital
lesion, HIV infection (+) on ARV therapy. Presented with visual acuity 1/300,
RAPD (+), with vitreous opacities and optic disc swelling. The RNFL showed
neural layer thickening in all areas. VEP showed increased P100 latency,
normal head and orbital CT scan. High VDRL and TPHA titer. Lumbal
puncture examination showed non-reactive VDRL. Treated with topical
prednisolone eye drops, neurotropic vitamin orally, and intramuscular injection
of Benzathine Penicilline G. Diagnosed with OS neuroretinitis et causa syphilis
infection, HIV stage II on HAART. Follow up in 2 months, the visual acuity
improved and serology post therapy VDRL was decreased.
CONCLUSION: High accuracy is needed for screening signs and symptoms in
syphilis patients because of the varied manifestations of syphilis.Ocular syphilis
manifestation in HIV has a higher risk for neurologic complications as well as
the risk of failing treatment with standard regimen.
Case Presentation
A 53-years old, bisexual, male
patient whose initial presentation was a
blurry vision on the left eye since 7 months
and getting worse since last month.
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