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Health Encyclopedia: General Paresis
General paresis is an impairment of mental function caused by damage to the brain from untreated syphilis. It is now extremely uncommon.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
General paresis is one form of
The syphilis infection causes widespread damage to the nerves of the brain. This damage results in personality changes, moo...
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