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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2008; 06(01): 057-060
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557416
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557416
Case Report
Neonatal acute syphilitic meningitis: A case report
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Publication History
16 May 2007
16 July 2007
Publication Date:
30 July 2015 (online)
Abstract
Although abnormal cerebrospinal fluid findings similar to aseptic meningitis are reported in up to 80% infants with congenital syphilis, overt symptomatic meningeal syphilis is quite a rare presentation, especially at an early age. We report a neonate who presented at 60 hours of life with irritability, poor activity, seizures and bulging fontanel. He was confirmed to have acute syphilitic meningitis.