Susan is diagnosed with general paresis. Her physician infers that earlier in life, Susan must have had an untreated case of

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General paresis is a late stage symptom of syphilis, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and can affect the brain and nervous system. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious complications such as general paresis.

Susan Is Diagnosed with General Paresis