Syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
sexually transmitted infection (STI) with bacterium treponema pallidum
2
Q
presentation of primary
A
chancre on lips
mucous membranes have snail track
3
Q
presentation of secondary
A
red rash all over body
prominent on soles of feet and palms of hands
4
Q
presentation of tertiary
A
CNS
CVS
gummatosus
5
Q
diagnosis
A
bloods
swab of chancre for PCR
6
Q
management
A
penicillin