syphilis Flashcards
1
Q
condylomata lata
- define
- manifestation of what disease
A
moist grey-white plaques occurring on groin, inner thigh, axilla, umbilicus, under breast
- manifestation of secondary syphilis
2
Q
stages of syphilis
A
primary, secondary, tertiary
latent
3
Q
what is latent syphilis? what are its subtypes
A
syphilis infection without signs or symptoms (ie asymptomatic)
early - less than 2 years infected
late - more than 2 years infected
4
Q
what is early latent syphilis
A
asymptomatic syphilis, contracted within past 2 years
5
Q
what is late latent syphilis
A
asymptomatic syphilis, contracted more than 2 years prior
6
Q
presentation of primary syphilis
A
painless ulcer (chancre) at infection site
7
Q
presentation of secondary syphilis (7)
A
head
- scalp or eyebrow hair loss
- cranial nerve palsy (deafness)
- retinitis, uveitis
- ulcers in mouth, nasal cavity or vulva
body
- condylomata lata
- symmetrical torso rash
- lymphadenopathy
8
Q
presentation of tertiary syphilis
A
- gummata formation
- heart symptoms
- eye symptoms
- ear symptoms
- neurosyphilis
