Syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
what is this caused by?
A
sexually transmitted infection with bacterium treponema pallidum
2
Q
presentation of primary
A
chancre at site of inoculation
mucous membranes can have snail track
3
Q
presentation of secondary
A
red rash all over body, especially on soles of feet and palms of hands
4
Q
presentation of tertiary
A
CNS and CVS complications years later
5
Q
diagnosis
A
blood and swab of chancre for PCR
antibody tests
6
Q
management
A
penicillin
