Tag: Treponema pallidum

June 4, 2026 / Mohammed looti

Neurosyphilis: The Hidden Threat to Brain Function

Neurosyphilis: A Review Introduction Neurosyphilis is a rare but serious complication of syphilis, an infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It occurs when the bacteria enter the central nervous system, leading to inflammation and damage to the brain and spinal cord. Neurosyphilis can cause a range of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, as well as […]

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October 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ASYMPTOMATIC NEUROSYPHILIS

Asymptomatic Neurosyphilis: A Neuropsychological Perspective The Core Definition and Mechanism Neurosyphilis is defined as a serious manifestation of infection by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis, characterized by the organism’s invasion of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Asymptomatic neurosyphilis (ANS), specifically, occurs when this invasion is confirmed through laboratory testing—most critically, analysis […]

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