Syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by …[bacterium]…?
A
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete gram-negative bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum.
2
Q
Yaws is a tropical infection caused by …?
A
Yaws is a tropical infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue.
3
Q
Bejel is a chronic skin and tissue disease caused by the spirochete bacterium … ?
A
Bejel is a chronic skin and tissue disease caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum indicum.
4
Q
Pinta is a skin disease caused by infection with … .
A
Pinta is a skin disease caused by infection with Treponema carateum.
5
Q
… is the treatment of choice for syphilis.
A
Penicillin is the treatment of choice for syphilis.
