Every rash is important – A rare case of neurosyphilis in renal transplant patient

Abstract

In immunocompromised conditions, latent syphilitic infection can lead to secondary syphilis. We present here a case of neurosyphilis (syphilitic meningomyelitis) in a kidney transplant recipient. Atypical presentation, the typical maculopapular rash, and a serological test all pointed to secondary syphilis. The scenario illustrates a crucial point: infections can go undetected, whereas a patient is on immunosuppressive therapy.

Keywords

• ataxia
• kidney transplantation
• secondary syphilis
• skin rash
• syphilitic meningomyelitis
• vdrl