DescriptionNeurosyphilis is an infection of the brain or spinal cord that occurs in people who have untreated syphilis but over the years.
CauseNeurosyphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. Neurosyphilis usually occurs around 10-20 years after a person is first infected with syphilis. Not everyone who has syphilis will develop this complication.
There are five different forms of neurosyphilis:1. Asymptomatic (most common form), meaning no symptoms. Considered asymptomatic if- It has been recovered from the disease and no longer have symptoms- Having a disease but have no symptoms.
2. General paresis, impaired mental function caused by brain damage. Occurs between 30-30 years after getting syphilis. Patients...