The Role of the Ophthalmologist in the Prompt Diagnosis of Syphilis: Unmasking the Great Mimicker
Syphilis remains a great mimicker, frequently misdiagnosed as non-infectious systemic disease. Ophthalmologists play a critical role in identifying ocular manifestations and initiating appropriate serological testing. A delayed diagnosis increases the risk of irreversible damage. Given the rising incidence, greater awareness and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to ensure timely diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Pietro Gentile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5485-5237)
- Fabrizio Gozzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4147-5534)
- Francesca Ceccarelli
- Vanessa Ferraro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5018-1853)
- Luca De Simone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1471-1914)
- Mary Romano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1344-8467)
- Elena Bolletta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0292-0153)
- Luca Cimino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7956-9950)
- Carlo Nucci
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Humanitas University (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Humanitas Gavazzeni (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2025.2516082
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00