title: Neuroretinitis due to seronegative syphilis associated with human immunodeficiency virus.
abstract: Syphilis serologic testing is felt to be extremely reliable. A case of syphilitic neuroretinitis is reported where serologic testing was negative due to human immunodeficiency virus infection. A prompt response to high-dose intravenous penicillin was achieved.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Halperin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015828:Eye Infections, Viral / Q000188:drug therapy; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012173:Retinitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013588:Syphilis Serodiagnosis
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins