Merina Das Neurosyphlis

This presentation by Dr. Merina Das provides a brief overview of neurosyphilis,
highlighting its course through history, its prevalence in the pre-antibiotic 20th century, and its association with HIV in the modern era. It outlines the different forms of neurosyphilis, including asymptomatic, tabes dorsalis, general paresis, and
meningovascular syphilis, noting that the infection begins with the invasion of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The process for diagnosing neurosyphilis, including serum
screening and CSF testing, is discussed. The importance of evaluating and treating
otologic and ocular symptoms, even in the absence of CSF abnormalities, is
emphasized. The presentation concludes with recommended follow-up monitoring for patients undergoing treatment.