neurosyphilis

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syphilis of the central nervous system

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Common symptoms that develop over the first couple of years of life include enlargement of the liver and spleen (70%), rash (70%), fever (40%), neurosyphilis (20%), and lung inflammation (20%). Source: Internet

In those with neurosyphilis intravenous penicillin G potassium or ceftriaxone is recommended. Source: Internet

Late neurosyphilis typically occurs 4 to 25 years after the initial infection. Source: Internet

Tertiary syphilis may occur approximately 3 to 15 years after the initial infection, and may be divided into three different forms: gummatous syphilis (15%), late neurosyphilis (6.5%), and cardiovascular syphilis (10%). Source: Internet

Up to 1.3% of short term psychiatric admissions may be attributable to neurosyphilis, with a much higher rate in the general psychiatric population. Source: Internet

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