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Syphilitic gummas in Tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilitic gummas may mimic basal cell carcinoma. The gummatous tumors are
treated, in most cases ... Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... or symptoms. ... #clinical #photo
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis

Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements,
keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis ... Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... or symptoms. ... #clinical #photo
Recommended Follow-up of Treated Syphilis Cases

EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT FAILURE OR POSSIBLE REINFECTION
• Persistence or recurrence of
Follow-up of Treated Syphilis ... Cases EVIDENCE ... recurrence of signs ... and symptoms • ... and symptoms
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
The signs and symptoms ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Coltivirus Symptoms ... • In tertiary syphilis ... influenzae Symptoms ... Acute meningeal signs ... established by CSF or urine
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Manifestations and Treatment ... responsible for most cases ... the absence of treatment ... Neurological: Headache, meningitis ... infected without symptoms
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Without treatment ... soles in 50% of cases ... and/or aseptic meningitis ... exposure to or symptoms
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
no respiratory cause ... , sepsis, PNA, meningitis ... ingestion/exposure Symptoms ... Resuscitation 2) Urine ... diagnosis #management #Treatment
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory Causes ... conjunction with symptoms ... diagnosis and treatment ... Infectious • Syphilis ... Carcinomatous meningitis
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment ... Symptoms improve ... improved headache and nausea ... L. 5) Monitor urine ... output for signs