Neurosyphilis is a complication of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. It can cause serious neurological issues, such as stroke and paralysis.

2024年3月30日 · Neurosyphilis occurs when syphilis infects the central nervous system, including the brain. It can cause cognitive, sensory, and vision problems.

Neurosyphilis is the infection of the central nervous system by Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. In the era of modern antibiotics, the majority of neurosyphilis cases have been reported in HIV-infected patients. [1] There is a wide variety of symptoms that neurosyphilis can present with depending on …

2024年7月19日 · Neurosyphilis is an infection that affects the coverings of the brain, the brain itself, or the spinal cord. It can occur in people with syphilis, especially if their condition is left untreated. Neurosyphilis is different from syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) with different signs and symptoms.

2024年4月21日 · Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema pallidum (T pallidum). It has been called the "great imitator" due to the multitude of symptoms it produces. The diagnosis becomes further muddled by periods of active disease and latency. The term neurosyphilis refers to an infection involving the central nervous system (CNS). Unlike primary, secondary, and tertiary ...

2018年8月29日 · Neurosyphilis is a life-threatening infection of the nervous system, specifically of the brain and the spinal cord. It can occur if syphilis isn't treated.

Neurosyphilis can occur at any time after initial infection. Early in the course of syphilis, the most common forms of neurosyphilis involve the cerebrospinal fluid, meninges, and vasculature (asymptomatic meningitis, symptomatic meningitis, and meningovascular disease).

2024年9月30日 · Discover the impact of syphilis on the brain, including neurosyphilis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn about this serious condition.

Neurosyphilis is a bacterial infection of the brain or spinal cord. It usually occurs in people who have had untreated syphilis for many years.

2024年3月7日 · Screen for neurologic, visual, and auditory signs and symptoms in patients at risk for syphilis (e.g., men who have sex with men, people with HIV, and people with multiple or anonymous partners). Screen patients for syphilis if they present with neurologic, visual, or auditory complaints. Conduct a careful neurological exam, including an evaluation of all cranial nerves, for patients with ...