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INTRODUCTION: Neurosyphilis represents the infection of the central nervous system by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Parenchymal and meningovascular complications have been described. Ischemic cerebrovascular disease can be the only manifestation of neurosyphilis and can occur at any stage of the disease. Timely treatment leads to adequate recovery and prevention of life-threatening and disabling
complications. OBJECTIVE: To provide an up-to-date source information as a means of quick consultation for medical personnel treating patients with neurosyphilis. METHODOLOGY: Review study of 44 articles and selection of 33 found in the database of the PUBMED engine, Cochrane Library, BVS Ecuador portal, data published in theses of the Universidad Central del Ecuador and Pontificia Universidad Católica del
Ecuador, whose publication dates they correspond mostly to the last 5 years, and few articles from previous years that due to their relevance remained, the search criteria used consisted of documents that contained data on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinic, diagnosis and treatment of ischemic cerebrovascular disease as a presentation of neurosyphilis. CONCLUSION: The clinical suspicion of neurosyphilis in young
patients with an epidemiological history leads to a timely diagnosis and reduces mortality and complications secondary to a cerebral infarction.
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