Syphillis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes syphilis?
A
Treponema pallidum
gram -ve bacterium
2
Q
What are the risk factors for syphilis?
A
STI SPREAD
- Young age (risk behaviour)
- Non barrier contraception
- Recent change in sexual partner
- > 2 sexual partners in a year
3
Q
What are the clinical features of syphilis?
A
GENITAL ULCER SYPHILIS UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE
PRIMARY
-Painless ulcer
SECONDARY
- Rash
- Flu-like symptoms
- Warty growths
4
Q
How is syphilis diagnosed?
A
Syphilis enzyme immunoassay
5
Q
How is syphilis treated?
A
Penicillin IM
6
Q
What are the complications of syphilis?
A
Tertiary stage
=granuloma in any tissue of body resulting in defect in organ function
Can lead to death if not trated
