Syphilis in the HIV era.
The incidence of syphilis has consistently increased from 2000 to 2002. We report a case of acquired syphilis with symptoms of Tullio phenomenon in a patient concurrently diagnosed with HIV infection. The resurgence of syphilis in HIV-positive groups at high risk has public health implications for prevention of both diseases.
Kassutto
Sigall
S
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. skassutt@bidmc.harvard.edu
Doweiko
John P
JP
D000328:Adult; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000160:Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis