Syphilis Flashcards

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define

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sexually transmitted infection with bacterium treponema pallidum

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presentation

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chancre
red rash all over body
mucuous membranes have snail track
tertiary infection includes CNS, CVS and gummatosus

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diagnosis

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bloods

swab of chancre for PCR

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4
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management

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infections- penicillin

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