Case 32-1991: Tests for Neurosyphilis

Steven G. Whitefield; Anita S. Everett; Michael F. Rein; Maureen R. Tierney; Michael L. Gruber

doi:10.1056/NEJM199205213262114

Case 32-1991: Tests for Neurosyphilis

Steven G. Whitefield, Anita S. Everett, Michael F. Rein, Maureen R. Tierney, Michael L. Gruber

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To the Editor: In his discussion of neurosyphilis in Case 32–1991 (Aug. 8 issue),¹ Dr. Gruber explains that because neurosyphilis is treatable and because of its interaction with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it is important to consider the diagnosis of neurosyphilis and to reinstitute the routine use of the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test of serum and the use of the cerebrospinal fluid VDRL test when clinically indicated. We agree, except for the choice of the VDRL as the test for serum. We recommend the microhemagglutination test for Treponema pallidum (MHA-TP), especially in patients with human immunodeficiency virus…

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1434
Number of pages	1
Journal	New England Journal of Medicine
Volume	326
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199205213262114
State	Published - May 21 1992
Externally published	Yes

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