Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 2 years ago
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Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm Lumbar Puncture Indications: • Neuro / Ocular symptoms • HIV
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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

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 2 years ago
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