Question 1

could virgins get neurosyphilis?

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Define virgin: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. If a kid is born with it (mother to baby transmission) and left untreated, there is a possibility it could happen to someone with no prior history of sexual activity. A person has some sexual contact with a germ shedding  body part (oral, anal sex) and get it without vaginal sex. I don't consider these folks virgins.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of neurosyphilis?

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Neurosyphilis: Neurosyphilis is an infection of brain/spinal cord caused by untreated syphilis (caused by the bacteria treponema palladum). It is a late complication. It may be asymptomatic or manifest with different neurological problems (e.g. Abnormal walking, poor reflexes, dementia, etc...) a neurological exam (including imaging) and blood tests for syphilis are done. Treatment is usually with penicillin.

Question 3

please tell me, could virgins get neurosyphilis?

Accepted Answer

Define virgin: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. If a kid is born with it (mother to baby transmission) and left untreated, there is a possibility it could happen to someone with no prior history of sexual activity. A person has some sexual contact with a germ shedding  body part (oral, anal sex) and get it without vaginal sex. I don't consider these folks virgins.

Question 4

how do you get help for someone with neurosyphilis?

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The same as usual: A person with an infection can see his primary care doctor as usual, unless the patient is having a medical emergency (then he should be taken to the ER). Medical emergency infections are, for example, something like bacterial meningitis with fever, neck stiffness, the worst headache, etc...  For neurosyphilis, the doctor might refer to specialists such as in Neurology and Infectious Diseases.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: neurosyphilis?

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Neurosyphilis: Neurosyphilis =  Infection by Treponema pallidum causing central nervous system complications in  tertiary syphilis.

Question 6

what are information i need to know about neurosyphilis?

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Bad disease: If there is suspicion regarding syphilis infection, specific blood studies need to be done, and if concern of general infection, will also require lumbar puncture for spinal fluid analysis.

Question 7

what s the difference between primary syphilis and neurosyphilis?

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Stage of disease: Primary syphilis is characterized by the chancre, a firm based ulcer which is not tender.  Neurological involvement occurs after the spirochaete disseminates through the blood stream and can appear as meninigoencephalitis in secondary syphilis or in late stage syphilis it may manifest as permanent brain impairment with many symptoms and signs.

Question 8

how long until syphilis turn into neurosyphilis?

Accepted Answer

10-20 years: From the national library of medicine: neurosyphilis is caused by treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphilis. It usually occurs about 10 - 20 years after a person is first infected with syphilis. Not everyone who has syphilis will develop this complication.

Question 9

what is the treatment for neurosyphilis

Accepted Answer

NEUROSYPHILIS TX: Neurosyphilis is syphilis of the brain & nervous system. The approved treatment is penicillin, usually given by injection. Your doctor can tell you the various regimens that are given.

Question 10

how can i prevent neurosyphilis?

Accepted Answer

Protect yourself: Always make certain condoms are used and you won't get syphilis.

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