Syphillis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative agent on syphillis
A
Treponema palladium
2
Q
Why can’t syphillis be diagnosed in primary care
A
Microbe is fragile and does not live on culture long
3
Q
What is the primary stage of syphillis
A
Ulcer called a chancre
4
Q
What is the secondary stage of syphillis
A
Fever
Alopecia
Rash
5
Q
What is the latent stage of syphillis
A
Asymptomatic
6
Q
What is the tertiary stage of syphillis
A
CVS JOINT BONE DISEASE
7
Q
What are the consequences of syphillis
A
Miscarriage
8
Q
what is the main management on syphillis
A
refer to a genito urinary medicicine clinic
