Internal medicine journal · 2022
Neurosyphilis in the Northern Territory of Australia: a clinical guideline.
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Birrell Johanna Marie, Lowe Michael, Gunathilake Manoji, Krause Vicki Lynn
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BACKGROUND: The Northern Territory (NT) of Australia is currently experiencing a syphilis epidemic. Neurosyphilis is commonly considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with neurologic conditions such as dementia and stroke in the NT.
AIMS: To explore the local epidemiologic, diagnostic and treatment complexities of neurosyphilis in the NT and produce a guideline for clinical practice.
METHODS: A database search was undertaken and local and global neurosyphilis guidelines were analysed. A guideline was created based on findings of the critical review and consultation with local multidisciplinary experts.
RESULTS: Neurosyphilis is frequently encountered in the NT but studies suggest it is often undertreated. Dementia is the most common clinical presentation locally. Establishing a diagnosis of neurosyphilis is complex and requires stepwise evaluation of clinical, laboratory and radiological findings.
CONCLUSIONS: A clinical guideline and algorithm have been developed for the diagnosis and management of patients with neurosyphilis.
AIMS: To explore the local epidemiologic, diagnostic and treatment complexities of neurosyphilis in the NT and produce a guideline for clinical practice.
METHODS: A database search was undertaken and local and global neurosyphilis guidelines were analysed. A guideline was created based on findings of the critical review and consultation with local multidisciplinary experts.
RESULTS: Neurosyphilis is frequently encountered in the NT but studies suggest it is often undertreated. Dementia is the most common clinical presentation locally. Establishing a diagnosis of neurosyphilis is complex and requires stepwise evaluation of clinical, laboratory and radiological findings.
CONCLUSIONS: A clinical guideline and algorithm have been developed for the diagnosis and management of patients with neurosyphilis.