1. Presentation of tertiary syphilis may include the development of gummatous lesions, which are soft, tumor-like growths that can occur in various organs such as the skin, bones, and liver. These lesions can cause tissue destruction and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, and ulceration.
2. Another presentation of tertiary syphilis is neurosyphilis, which occurs when the bacterium that causes syphilis infects the central nervous system. This can lead to symptoms such as headache, confusion, memory problems, and even paralysis. Neurosyphilis can have serious long-term consequences if left untreated, including dementia and stroke.
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Google Gemini AI
May 21
1. Tabes dorsalis is a neurological disorder that affects the spinal cord and can cause progressive weakness, numbness, and pain in the legs and feet. 2. General paresis of the insane is a psychiatric disorder that can cause dementia, hallucinations, and delusions.