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Syphilis Stage Finding Tertiary Neurological Tabes Dorsalis Aortitis

The findings shown are characteristic of Tertiary Syphilis, which can manifest with neurological problems (like Argyll Robertson pupils, Tabes Dorsalis), aortitis, and gummas. The mnemonic 'NAG' helps remember key features.

Las manifestaciones de la sífilis terciaria incluyen neurosífilis (como Tabes Dorsalis y pupilas de Argyll Robertson), aortitis y gomas. El mnemónico "NAG" se refiere a Neurological, Aortitis, y Gummas. Otros hallazgos pueden ser Charcot's Joint y ataxia de base ancha.

Front What stage of syphilis do you see the following finding?


Back Tertiary Syphilis


Other findings

Neurological (Tabes Dorsalis)
Aortitis
Gummas
"NAGging Infection"

Argyl Robertson Pupil
Charcot's Joint
Broad-based ataxia
Stroke

Tags: microbiology

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