syphilis Flashcards

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1
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Primary syphilis stage happens

A

2-3 weeks after contact

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2
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primary syphilis stage chancre

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painless ulcer that is super infectious, at the site of entry

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3
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primary syphilis stage chancre treatment healing time?

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3-8 weeks

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4
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if primary syphilis chancre isn’t treated the bacteria

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goes deeper into the body aka blood/lymph

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5
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the secondary syphilis stage happens

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8-11 weeks after contact

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6
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secondary syphilis stage symptoms

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high fever, flu symptoms, swollen lymph, patchy hair loss, skin rash,

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7
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secondary syphillis stage can be fatal bc of

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immune reaction/fever

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8
Q

latent syphilis is infectious for at least

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4 years

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9
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tertiary syphilis stage happens

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5-40 years after contact

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10
Q

how many % of syphilis cases get tertiary syphilis

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40%

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11
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tertiary syphilis stage cod

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organ failure due to gumma

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12
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tertiary syphilis complications

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cross placenta and cause death of fetus or significant impairment

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