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Ocular syphilis in the Iberian Peninsula has a wide clinical spectrum, with most patients achieving favorable serological and visual outcomes following standard therapies. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to detail the epidemiology, clinical spectrum, and treatment outcomes associated with ocular syphilis in the Iberian Peninsula.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Iberian Registry of Ocular Syphilis (IBERSOS) report 1: epidemiology, clinical spectrum and treatment outcomes of ocular syphilis in the Iberian Peninsula

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This research aims to detail the epidemiology, clinical spectrum, and treatment outcomes associated with ocular syphilis in the Iberian Peninsula.
Analyzed clinical data from the Iberian Registry of Ocular Syphilis (IBERSOS)
Evaluated serological and visual outcomes in affected individuals
Assessed treatment effectiveness using standard therapies
Ocular syphilis exhibits a broad clinical spectrum
Frequent involvement of the posterior segment observed
Most patients achieved favorable serological results and visual outcomes

Abstract

Ocular syphilis in the Iberian Peninsula shows a wide clinical spectrum and frequent posterior segment involvement. Most patients achieved favourable serological and visual outcomes. These findings support the effectiveness of standard therapies and highlight the need for early diagnosis, especially in high-risk populations.

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Marta Vicente-Antolín

J.J. González‐López

Nieves Pardiñas Baron

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British Journal of Ophthalmology

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University of Lisbon

Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

Universidad de Málaga

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