Resurgence of Ocular Syphilis: HIV Co-Infection, Clinical Manifestations, and High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in an Indonesian Cohort
Ocular syphilis showed marked male predominance (9:1) and high HIV co-infection rates. HIV positivity was linked to high-risk sexual behaviours, particularly among MSM with non-commercial partners. Clinical manifestations were diverse, with certain findings, with several findings-especially anterior chamber and necrotizing posterior inflammation-more frequent in HIV-co-infected individuals.
Authors
- Ratna Sitompul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7434-0118)
- Rina La Distia Nora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7026-5341)
- Lukman Edwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-9515)
- Yulia Aziza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8266-1974)
- Maria Valentina Wibawa
- Saphira Evani
- Ulifna Alfiya Sifyana
- Made Susiyanti
- Ikhwanuliman Putera
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2026.2618161
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00