J Korean Bal Soc.  2004 Dec;3(2):424-427.

A Case of Bilateral Otosyphilis in the Patient with HIV Infection

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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. entsong@empal.com

Abstract

Syphilis was a common cause of progressive or sudden sensorineural hearing loss. After introduction of penicillin, the incidence of syphilis decreased in general population. However, with the prevalence of HIV infection, it's incidence is increasing. Many studies have substantiated the aggressive and rapidly progressive behavior of neurosyphilis, including otosyphilis, in the presence of HIV infection . We report a case of 38-year-old man HIV infected patient with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and bilateral total vestibular loss caused by otosyphilis which was resistant to treatment.

Keyword

Otosyphilis; HIV; AIDS

MeSH Terms

Adult
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
HIV Infections*
HIV*
Humans
Incidence
Neurosyphilis
Penicillins
Prevalence
Syphilis
Penicillins
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