neurosyphilis
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She had learned about neurosyphilis, which can afflict the brain after an infection, and wondered if it was tied to a psychiatric episode that she suffered in the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Doctors performed a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, on the boy to test for neurosyphilis, which occurs in 60 percent of babies with symptoms.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2023
Although she visited the emergency room complaining of symptoms during her pregnancy, she was never screened for syphilis and birthed a baby with neurosyphilis.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2023
Based on his behavior, psychologists speculate that he could have been a psychopath and suffered from associated conditions like narcissistic personality disorder, schizophrenia and perhaps even neurosyphilis.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2022
Patient has asymptomatic neurosyphilis but cancelled syphilis treatments, said she felt fine.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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