13. Syphillis Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
- Bacteria Treponema Pallidum
- may transmit congenitally
2
Q
Clinical Manifestations- Early stage
A
- one or more sores
- small painless ulcer (chancre) on genitals/mouth
3
Q
Clinical Manifestations- Secondary stage
A
- rash on palms and sole
- moist warts on groin
- white patches inside mouth
- swollen lymph glands
- fever
- weight loss
4
Q
Diagnostic Tests
A
- Venereal Disease Research Lab (VDRL)
- Treponemal Pallidum Particle Agglutination (TPHA)
5
Q
Treatments
A
-antibiotics (penicillin)
