The effect of early syphilis on the inner ear and auditory nerves

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Abstract
A review of the literature revealed 10 [human] cases of sensori-neural deafness audiometrically documented with or without vestibular dysfunction caused by early syphilis. A case of acute labyrinthitis and a case of vestibular neuronitis both caused by early syphilis wih details of investigations and management were presented. Pathological mechanisms and Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction were discussed. The importance of early diagnosis and early treatment with penicillin and prednisolone was stressed.

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