Description

Symptomatic late neurosyphilis is a severe manifestation of syphilis that occurs when the infection has progressed untreated for many years. It can lead to neurological symptoms such as cognitive impairment, personality changes, and movement disorders.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in discussions about advanced syphilis cases and its neurological implications. It's important to avoid colloquial terms that might confuse the clinical context, such as 'tifus' or 'paratifus'. Always stick to the glossary term in formal medical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with symptomatic late neurosyphilis after presenting with severe cognitive decline.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con neurosífilis tardía sintomática tras presentar un deterioro cognitivo severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with early syphilis; mispronouncing 'neurosífilis'; mixing up with other neurological conditions.