Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis
Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements, and
usually affects both eyes, can occur as a complication brought on by congenital, or acquired
syphilis. IK usually occurs in children older than two years of age.
Without treatment, an infected person still has syphilis even though there are no signs or
symptoms. It remains in the body, and it may begin to damage the internal organs, including the
brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints.
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