title: Benzathine penicillin G in the treatment of neurosyphilis.
abstract: The definition, pathogenesis, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of neurosyphilis are discussed. Controlled trials of benzathine penicillin in the treatment of neurosyphilis are reviewed, as are recent case reports of benzathine penicillin failures. Although few well-controlled studies exist to document conclusively the efficacy of benzathine penicillin in the treatment of neurosyphilis, its use is recommended in selected situations.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009494:Neurosyphilis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine