Syphilitic aseptic meningitis

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Central nervous system

Meningitis - syphilitic

Adequate treatment and follow-up of primary syphilis infections will reduce the risk of developing syphilitic aseptic meningitis.

Safer sex behaviors and use of protective barriers when in contact with potentially infectious material may reduce the risk of developing a syphilis infection.

Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.