10 Syphilis Symptoms
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10. Blurred Vision
Blurred vision can be described as the gradual or sudden loos of visual acuity. This is a non-specific symptom that can be associated with many conditions. Depending on the actual cause of the problem, many patients might refer different visual complaints. Patients usually have problems with details and visual sharpness and it can happen on one or both eyes.
In patients suffering from syphilis, the infection may spread into the central nervous system (CNS) in a condition known as neurosyphilis. This can manifest in many ways, but one of the most common symptoms are sensory alterations regarding hearing loss and visual acuity. Patients may suffer from blurry vision and it might progress into complete blindness in some cases.
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