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Stroke secondary to syphilis

Alternative Names:

Syphilitic stroke

Treatment:

For stroke treatment, see the article on stroke .

Antibiotics are used in high doses to treat the syphilis infection. Pain killers may be needed to control severe headaches.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome depends on the extent of damage to the brain, the presence of other complications of late syphilis , and other factors.

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have any symptoms of a stroke.

References:

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases . 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005.

Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002.

Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2004.

Central nervous system

Review Date: 3/5/2007
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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