Stroke secondary to syphilis

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Central nervous system

Syphilitic stroke

For stroke treatment, see the article on stroke.

Antibiotics are used in high doses to treat the syphilis infection. Pain killers may be needed to control severe headaches.

The outcome depends on the extent of damage to the brain, the presence of other complications of late syphilis, and other factors.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have any symptoms of a stroke.

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.