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Stroke secondary to syphilis   

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Alternative names:

Syphilitic stroke

Definition:

Stroke secondary to syphilis is a complication of syphilis infection resulting in a loss of specific brain functions because of destruction of the blood vessels that supply the brain.

Causes and Risks

Stroke caused by syphilis occurs as a life-threatening complication of long-standing syphilis infection. The infection causes inflammation and blockage of the arteries which supply the brain. Decreased blood flow causes brain tissue damage from lack of blood flow and oxygen (ischemia) and death of the tissues (infarction).

Risks include tertiary syphilis infection.

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