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(A52.1) Symptomatic neurosyphilis
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74 090 in individuals diagnosis symptomatic neurosyphilis confirmed
3 118 deaths with diagnosis symptomatic neurosyphilis
4% mortality rate associated with the disease symptomatic neurosyphilis
Diagnosis symptomatic neurosyphilis is diagnosed Men are 9.73% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis symptomatic neurosyphilis
1 914 (4.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis symptomatic neurosyphilis
1 204 (3.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease symptomatic neurosyphilis - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-19, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-89
Disease Features symptomatic neurosyphilis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Symptomatic neurosyphilis - what does this mean
Symptomatic neurosyphilis is caused by the spirochete treponema pallidum, which enters the central nervous system (cns) through the bloodstream and can cause a range of symptoms including meningitis, cranial nerve palsies, hydrocephalus, and stroke. it is usually seen in later stages of untreated syphilis, and is treated with antibiotics.
What happens during the disease - symptomatic neurosyphilis
Symptomatic neurosyphilis is a late-stage manifestation of infection with the bacterium treponema pallidum. it is characterized by an inflammatory response in the central nervous system, leading to damage of the myelin sheath and axons of the nerve cells. this damage can manifest as a variety of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, such as seizures, dementia, and psychosis. additionally, it can cause damage to the cardiovascular system, leading to stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- Neurological Examination
- Laboratory Tests:
- VDRL Test
- FTA-ABS Test
- CSF Analysis
- Imaging Tests:
- MRI
- CT Scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating the symptoms of neurosyphilis
- Administering penicillin injections
- Administering corticosteroids
- Prescribing anticonvulsant medications
- Prescribing anti-psychotic medications
- Prescribing anti-depressants
- Prescribing anti-anxiety medications
- Prescribing physical therapy
- Prescribing occupational therapy
- Prescribing speech therapy
- Prescribing cognitive behavioral therapy
- Prescribing psychotherapy
22 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Symptomatic neurosyphilis - Prevention
The best way to prevent symptomatic neurosyphilis is to practice safe sex, use condoms, and get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections. additionally, those with hiv should receive regular testing for syphilis, as those with hiv are at a higher risk of developing neurosyphilis.