Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis
Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis: Introduction
Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis: A complication of untreated syphilis where the infection invades the spinal cord and progressively impairs muscle function and nerve damage may also occur. This form of the condition is progressive and life-threatening.
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Symptoms of Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis
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Treatments for Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis
- Late syphilis (Tertiary syphilis, neurosyphilis, syphilis >1yr or unknown duration)
- Asymptomatic
- Benzathine penicillin IM weekly for 3 doses, or procaine penicillin daily for 15 days
- Repetition of blood tests - to ensure treatment successful; see tests for syphilis
- Contact tracing and treatment of partners
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Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis: Deaths
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Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis: Complications
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Causes of Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis
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Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Neurosyphilis -- tabes dorsalis
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