title: Myositis as an unusual presentation of secondary syphilis.
abstract: Myositis is a complication of many infectious and noninfectious processes. Secondary syphilis is an uncommon cause of myositis, and, therefore, the diagnosis may be delayed. We describe a man with human immunodeficiency virus infection presenting with diffuse muscle injury secondary to syphilis. He had complete resolution of all signs and symptoms after treatment with intravenous penicillin.
authors.affiliation: Section of Infectious Diseases, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, New York 10011, USA.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nord
authors.forename: Azza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Elemam
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mandell
mesh_terms: D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000209:etiology*; D009494:Neurosyphilis / Q000150:complications; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications*