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Spinal Syphilis The Problem of Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody in the Cerebrospinal Fluid
Abstract
Spinal manifestations of syphilis are now uncommon. Three adults with presumptive nontabetic spinal syphilis are presented. This paper should serve as a reminder to physicians that cases of late syphilis continue to occur and may be manifested as obscure spinal syndromes and be misdiagnosed unless the possibility of syphilis is constantly kept in mind. Some of the clinical dilemmas associated with the reactivity of fluorescent treponemal antibody in the cerebrospinal fluid are discussed.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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