Sensorineural hearing loss due to secondary syphilis.
We present a case of sudden sensorineural hearing loss occurring as a complication of secondary syphilis. Syphilis affecting the inner ear, or otosyphilis, is well described in historical literature, but has rarely been reported in recent times. However, following the resurgence of syphilis in the UK, unusual manifestations such as otosyphilis are likely to be seen increasingly commonly.
Jeans
A R
AR
Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK. adam.jeans@doctors.org.uk
Wilkins
E G L
EG
Bonington
A
A
D000328:Adult; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013587:Syphilis / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications*