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A member asked:

My sis has been acting delusional and paranoid. she acts like she is on drugs, bipolar or schizo but is it possible she is going crazy from syphilis?

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It's possible: Neurosyphilis can lead to symptoms of dementia and personality change . See your PCP for evaluation and appropriate referrals if needed.

Answered 5/31/2017

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