Stroke secondary to syphilis

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Central nervous system

Syphilitic stroke

Stroke secondary to syphilis may be prevented by receiving prompt treatment and follow-up care for syphilis.

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Review Date: 03/05/2007
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.