Atypical Syphilitic Outer Retinitis and Severe Retinal Vasculitis as Onset Manifestations in a Patient with Concurrent HIV and Syphilis Infection

Prompt and appropriate antibiotic treatment permitted total restoration of the external retinal layers, resolution of retinal vasculitis and recuperation of visual acuity. Since SOR is treatable in contrast to AZOOR, ophthalmologists should be aware that SOR needs to be ruled out when making a diagnosis of AZOOR.