Syphilis
Neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis

Empiric Treatment

Infant and children:

  • Consult infectious diseases

Adolescents and adults:

  • Aqueous crystalline penicillin G 18–24 million units/DAY divided every 4 hours or as a continuous infusion, for 10–14 days

Penicillin Allergy

Consult Infectious diseases

Additional Considerations

There is no data proving benefit of systemic steroids for neurosyphilis

If pregnant, please consult CDC guidelines as different considerations/recommendations may apply

Additional information and/or considerations available at CDC Syphillis Guidelines