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Stroke Secondary to Syphilis
Alternate Names : Syphilitic Stroke
Definition Stroke is a possible complication of syphilis infection. The stroke destroys blood vessels that supply the brain and results in a loss of brain function.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Stroke caused by syphilis occurs as a life-threatening complication of long-standing syphilis infection. The infection causes inflammation and blockage of the arteries which supply the brain. Decreased blood flow causes brain tissue damage from lack of oxygen (ischemia) and death of the tissues (infarction).
Risks include tertiary syphilis infection.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Stroke
• Syphilis
• Syphilis - Primary
• Syphilis - Secondary
• Syphilis - Tertiary
Tests & Exams
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stimulus
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Weakness
Review Date : 5/8/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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