What is Neurosyphilis?
Neurosyphilis is a condition which affects the brain, the brain covering and spinal cord. It can occur when a syphilis infection spreads to the central nervous system. However, Neurosyphilis has different symptoms to syphilis as it affects the nervous system.
What causes Neurosyphilis?
Neurosyphilis is caused when the sexual transmitted disease syphilis is left undiagnosed and untreated for a long period of time. It can be treated by the use of Penicillin; however, recovery outcomes vary between individuals.
What are the symptoms of Neurosyphilis?
Symptoms of Neurosyphilis include;
- Personality changes
- Memory issues
- Partial paralysis
- Psychosis
- Dementia
