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Neurosyphilis is an infection of the central nervous system. It may occur at any stage of syphilis, including years after the initial infection.
How it may affect the mind and nervous system
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Neurosyphilis may produce a wide range of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, including:
- Memory and concentration problems
- Personality or behavioral changes
- Confusion or cognitive decline
- Depression, irritability, or emotional changes
- Psychosis or hallucinations
- Headaches
- Problems with balance or coordination
- Vision or hearing abnormalities
- Weakness, numbness, or other neurological symptoms
- In advanced cases, general paresis, a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome involving progressive cognitive and personality deterioration: PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR.
Types/clinical presentations
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Possibly, Modern diagnosis focuses more on the particular neurological or ocular manifestations rather than treating these as completely separate diseases, only a qualified medical doctor will know what to do.
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Important clinical point: New-onset psychosis, cognitive decline, personality change, or neurological symptoms can have many causes. Neurosyphilis is an important potentially treatable medical cause that clinicians may consider when the presentation warrants it.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 