Monday, October, 26, 2009
Stages Of Stroke
Health Encyclopedia: Stroke Secondary To Syphilis
Definition
Stroke
is life-threatening complication of a long-term syphilis infection.
Alternative Names
Syphilitic stroke
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Untreated, late-stage tertiary syphilis can cause inflammation and blockage of the arteries that supply the brain. A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. Stroke can lead to brain tissue damage.
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