Time course of neurosyphilis in HIV patients: A comparative analysis of symptomatic and asymptomatic cases

Puntos clave

• Neurological impairment varies significantly between symptomatic and asymptomatic neurosyphilis in HIV patients, indicating several risk factors.
• In a cohort of 75 HIV patients, those with symptomatic neurosyphilis showed pronounced cognitive decline as measured by neurocognitive tests.
• Comparative analysis of symptomatic and asymptomatic cases highlights the importance of early detection in HIV-related neurosyphilis.
• This study implies that variations in symptoms could affect treatment strategies for neurosyphilis among HIV patients.