Syphilitic Gummata in the Central Nervous System: A Narrative Review and Case Report about a Noteworthy Clinical Manifestation

Infection with <i>Treponema pallidum</i> is on the rise. In this narrative literature review, we show that the incidence of rare manifestations of syphilis, such as intracerebral gummata, is increasing and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intracerebral lesions. With...

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Main Authors: Lennart Barthel, Susann Hetze, Sarah Teuber-Hanselmann, Valérie Chapot, Ulrich Sure
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/906