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Neurosyphilis

Description

Neurosyphilis is a progressive and often serious infection of the central nervous system caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It occurs when syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, goes untreated for an extended period, allowing the bacteria to invade the nervous system.

Sample Sentences

1. After several years of untreated syphilis, the patient developed neurosyphilis, resulting in neurological symptoms.
2. Neurosyphilis can affect various parts of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
3. Early detection and treatment of syphilis can help prevent the development of neurosyphilis.
4. The patient's cognitive decline was attributed to the progression of neurosyphilis.

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