syphilis Flashcards

1
Q

Primary syphilis stage happens

A

2-3 weeks after contact

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2
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primary syphilis stage chancre

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painless ulcer that is super infectious, at the site of entry

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3
Q

primary syphilis stage chancre treatment healing time?

A

3-8 weeks

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4
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if primary syphilis chancre isn’t treated the bacteria

A

goes deeper into the body aka blood/lymph

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5
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the secondary syphilis stage happens

A

8-11 weeks after contact

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6
Q

secondary syphilis stage symptoms

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high fever, flu symptoms, swollen lymph, patchy hair loss, skin rash,

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7
Q

secondary syphillis stage can be fatal bc of

A

immune reaction/fever

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8
Q

latent syphilis is infectious for at least

A

4 years

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9
Q

tertiary syphilis stage happens

A

5-40 years after contact

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10
Q

how many % of syphilis cases get tertiary syphilis

A

40%

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11
Q

tertiary syphilis stage cod

A

organ failure due to gumma

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12
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tertiary syphilis complications

A

cross placenta and cause death of fetus or significant impairment

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