Stroke secondary to syphilisFrom our partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com.
Stroke is a possible complication of syphilis infection. The stroke destroys blood vessels that supply the brain and results in a loss of brain function. Alternative Names: Syphilitic stroke Causes, incidence, and risk factors: advertisement 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 oxygen (ischemia) and death of the tissues (infarction). Risks include tertiary syphilis infection.
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