Condition
Syphilitic stroke
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- 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.
Alternative names
Stroke secondary to syphilis
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.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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