Syphilis Flashcards

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1
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define

A

sexually transmitted infection (STI) with bacterium treponema pallidum

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presentation of primary

A

chancre on lips

mucous membranes have snail track

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presentation of secondary

A

red rash all over body

prominent on soles of feet and palms of hands

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4
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presentation of tertiary

A

CNS
CVS
gummatosus

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5
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diagnosis

A

bloods

swab of chancre for PCR

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6
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management

A

penicillin

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