Syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
sexually transmitted infection with bacterium treponema pallidum
2
Q
presentation
A
chancre
red rash all over body
mucuous membranes have snail track
tertiary infection includes CNS, CVS and gummatosus
3
Q
diagnosis
A
bloods
swab of chancre for PCR
4
Q
management
A
infections- penicillin