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  • Title: [Meningeal attacks during the course of congenital syphilis and therapeutic consequences].
    Author: Engohan E, Mefane C, Nardou M, Moreno JL, Touré R, Moussavou A, Benoni D, Nguemby-Mbina C, Gendrel D.
    Journal: Bull Soc Pathol Exot; 1991; 84(5 Pt 5):603-8. PubMed ID: 1819410.
    Abstract:
    In a study carried out in Gabon, antibodies against the treponema were looked for in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in 13 children with active congenital syphilis (presence of specific IgM antibodies) and in 7 children with positive serologic reactions reflecting transplacental passage of maternal antibodies. Serologic reactions used included the VDRL test, the TPHA test, and the FTA-ABS IgG and IgM tests. Among the 13 children with syphilis, 7 had a positive FTA-ABS IgG test in the CSF without correlation with severity of clinical features, CSF protein levels or CSF cytologic findings. The TPHA test was positive in only four children and the VDRL test was always negative. Passage of antibodies into the CSF is possible (1 case in this study after treatment of the mother), but TPHA is helpful in developing countries of research of neurosyphilis.
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