Syphilis Flashcards
Other Names for Syphilis
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1. The Pox
2. Sy
3. Bad Blood
Syphilis is also known as
The Great Pretender
Causative Agent of Syphilis and its classification
Treponema Pallidum (Bacteria)
Incubation period
10 days to 3 months
Symptoms first appear at?
21 days
Mode of Transmission (Syphilis)
DVP
a. Direct Contact with Syphilitic Sore
b. Vaginal/Anal sex
c. Perinatal Transmission
Primary Stage Signs and Symptoms (Syphilis)
Painless Chancre: VARMP (Vagina, Anus, Rectum, Mouth, Penis)
How long does chancre last?
3-4 weeks
Secondary Stage Signs and Symptoms
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1. Maculopapular Rash (palms, sole, trunk, chest)
2. Muscle Ache
3. Patchy hair loss
4. Sore throat
5. Lymphadenopathy/ Lymphadenitis
6. Fever
7. Fatigue
8. Headache
9. Weight Loss
When do secondary stage s/s manifest?
1 week to 6 months
DOC for Syphilis
Penicillin 2.4 MU IM single dose
How long should penicillin be given for oral dose?
6 months
Infection occurs within the past 12 months
Early Latent
Infection occurs more than 12 months
Late Latent
Appears 10-30 years after the person gets the infection
Tertiary Syphilis
Affected part (Tertiary Syphilis)
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1. Brain
2. Bones
3. Blood vessels
4. Liver
5. Eyes
6. Heart
7. Nerves
8. Joints
Complications for Pregnant (Syphilis)
- Abortion
- Preterm Labor
When is the infection passed to the fetus?
4th month
What do you call when syphilis is passed to the fetus?
Congenital Syphilis
When should you obtain a serum test (pregnant)?
First prenatal visit
36 weeks gestation
