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General paresis
Latent Syphilis Reflect widespread parenchymal damage and include
Positive serologic tests for syphilis, together with a abnormalities corresponding to the mnemonic paresis:
normal CSF examination and the absence of clinical P-personality
manifestations of syphilis, indicate a diagnosis of latent
syphilis.
A-affect
The diagnosis is often suspected on the basis of R-reflexes (hyperactive)
History of primary or secondary lesions E- Eye (e.g., Argyll Robertson pupils)
History of exposure to syphilis S-sensorium impaired (illusions, delusions,
hallucinations)
Delivery of an infant with congenital syphilis