syphilis
Systemic Bacterial Infection
Plain-language definition
An STI caused by Treponema pallidum that can affect almost any eye structure, mimicking many diseases - called 'the great imitator.'
Where this term comes up
“Now rare due to syphilis treatment”
Condition · Argyll Robertson Pupils
“Workup is targeted by which cause the doctor suspects, ranging from syphilis serology to neuroimaging”
Finding · Light-Near Dissociation
“Blood tests: Negative for neuromyelitis optica, vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, and infectious etiologies including syphilis”
Publication · Bilateral Progressive Vision Loss in Noninfectious HIV Retinopathy without Infectious Retinitis
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- tuberculosis
Chronic Bacterial Infection
- sarcoidosis
Inflammatory Granuloma Disease
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.