Andrew suffers from late-stage syphilis. He has slurred speech, impaired motor coordination, and is steadily developing motor paralysis. He is irritable, but lacks normal responsiveness to
Joyous or upsetting events. He has deteriorated intellectually, and has completely abandoned
Personal grooming and hygiene. His condition is called ______.
A) Huntington's disease
B) Addison's disease
C) general paresis
D) meningitis

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The symptoms described are consistent with general paresis, a condition resulting from late-stage syphilis. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that affects motor function, but does not involve syphilis. Addison's disease is a hormonal disorder that does not present with symptoms similar to those described, and meningitis typically involves fever, headache, and neck stiffness, but not the symptoms described in the scenario.

Andrew Suffers from Late-Stage Syphilis