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| Prevention: | Neurosyphilis can be prevented by the timely diagnosis and treatment of primary syphilis and secondary syphilis. Good follow-up is necessary to prove a cure and prevent neurosyphilis from developing following incomplete treatment (either by inadequate medication or non-compliance of the individual taking the medication).
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Review Date: 5/8/2003
Reviewed By: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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