Myositis as an unusual presentation of secondary syphilis.
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.
Nord
Jill
J
Section of Infectious Diseases, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, New York 10011, USA.
Elemam
Azza
A
Mandell
William
W
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000209:etiology*; D009494:Neurosyphilis / Q000150:complications; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications*