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*Complications of late-stage syphilis infection, which may include: | *Complications of late-stage syphilis infection, which may include: | ||
**Inflammation of the aorta (aortitis) with aortic aneurysm | **Inflammation of the aorta (aortitis) with aortic aneurysm | ||
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*Difficulty with walking and balance | *Difficulty with walking and balance | ||
*[[Paralysis]] | *[[Paralysis]] | ||
==Prognosis== | |||
Progressive disability is possible if the disorder is left untreated. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
[[Category:Pain]] | [[Category:Pain]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Complications
- Complications of late-stage syphilis infection, which may include:
- Inflammation of the aorta (aortitis) with aortic aneurysm
- Disease of the heart valves
- Damage to bones, skin, and other organs
- Complications of neurosyphilis, including dementia, stroke, eye disease
- Difficulty with walking and balance
- Paralysis
Prognosis
Progressive disability is possible if the disorder is left untreated.