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Stroke secondary to syphilis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Syphilitic stroke

Prevention

Stroke secondary to syphilis may be prevented by adequate treatment and follow-up for primary syphilis and secondary syphilis. Preventing the development of latent and tertiary syphilis prevents progressive damage, not only to blood vessels, but to the brain, spinal cord, bones, heart, and other tissues.

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