Tertiary syphilis: A condition which is characterized by late generalized syphilis with involvement of many organs and tissues. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Tertiary syphilis is available below.
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The third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Tertiary syphilis is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Tertiary syphilis, or a subtype of Tertiary syphilis,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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