Syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes syphilis?
A
A spirochete- Treponema pallidum
2
Q
What is the initial lesion in syphilis?
A
A chancre-raised, solitary, firm and red papule in glans penis/vulva/cervix
3
Q
What are the manifestations of secondary syphilis?
A
- Diffuse muck cutaneous rash
- Condylomata lata
- Patchy alopecia
- Shyphilitic meningitis
4
Q
What are the 4 phases of syphilis?
A
- Primary
- Secondary
- Latent
- Tertiary
5
Q
What is early latent syphilis?
A
The 1st year after the resolution of primary or secondary syphilis
6
Q
What is the time period between primary and secondary syphilis?
A
2-10 weeks
7
Q
What is the time period between primary and secondary syphilis?
A
2-10 weeks
8
Q
How do you treat syphilis?
A
IM penicillin
-procaine or benzathine
9
Q
What are the commonest manifestations of tertiary syphilis?
A
- CVS
- Neuro
- Gumma
