The 2nd patient developed syphilitic polyradiculopathy and a positive CSF VDRL 3 months after treatment with IV penicillin. Serial CSF VDRL determinations may be required in AIDS patients when a diagnosis of neurosyphilis is suspected.doi:10.1212/WNL.40.3_Part_1.541E R Feraru...
CSF syphilis testing (VDRL)—may be positive in people with neurosyphilis, which occurs when the syphilis bacterium infects the brain. A negative result does not necessarily rule out infection of the brain. Sources Sources Used in Current Review ...
The increasing prevalence of neurosyphilis and high serum \\{VDRL\\} titers in \\{HIV\\} positive patients—Data from outpatient clinic in Warsaw, Poland (... AbstractBackground The episodes of syphilis incidence have been observed in many countries, according to recent data. A diagnosis of ...
Special studies such as crytpococoall, syphillis testing (VDRL), protein electrophoresis, and other immunologic studies Should always be measured simultaneously with CSF for meaningful interpretation of the results Blood levels Before LP, check for evidence of papillidema Post LP care - prone or flat...