Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema pallidum. It has been called the “great imitator” due to the multitude of symptoms it produces. The diagnosis becomes further muddled by periods of active disease and latency. The term neurosyphilis refers to an infection involving the central nervous system. Unlike primary, secondary, and tertiary syphilis, neurosyphilis can occur at any time after infection. Bacterial neuroinvasion occurs early in all infected patients, and a failure of clearance results in the clinical manifestations of neurosyphilis. Five types of neurosyphilis exist, which range from the early forms—consisting of asymptomatic, meningeal, and meningovascular—to the late or tertiary forms—general syphilitic paresis and tabes dorsalis. The latter generally occurs years or decades after the initial inoculation. Ocular and auditory symptoms may also occur and are considered forms of neurosyphilis. Treatment for neurosyphilis is more extensive than syphilis without neurologic manifestations; therefore, recognizing the neurologic manifestations is clinically very important. This course provides healthcare professionals with the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and manage neurosyphilis effectively. After participation, clinicians will understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based treatment strategies for neurosyphilis. This activity will also highlight the essential role of an interprofessional team in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and optimizing outcomes for affected individuals.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/25838
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular)