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Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis
Alternate Names : Meningitis - Syphilitic
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Diagnosis & Tests
An examination may indicate meningitis. Focal neurologic deficits (localized loss of nerve functions) may be present. A neurologic examination may show reduced cranial nerve function, including the nerves that control eye movement.
Tests may include:
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• EEG
• FTA-ABS
• Mental Status Tests
• RPR
• VDRL
Other Topics
• Cardiovascular
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Seizures
• Symptomatic
• Vision - Light Sensitive
• Vision Problems
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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