Bacterial And Viral Infection Lec Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
most commonly acquired spirochete disease
in the United States.
A
SYPHILIS
2
Q
The causative agent of syphilis is
A
Treponema pallidum subsp. Pallidum
3
Q
the agent of yaws
A
T. pallidum subspecies pertenue
4
Q
the cause of
nonvenereal endemic syphilis
A
T. pallidum subspecies endemicum
5
Q
the agent of pinta
A
T. carateum
6
Q
Principal MOT of syphilis
A
Sexual interaction
7
Q
Main mechanism MOT of syphilis
A
Direct contact
8
Q
MOT of SYPHILIS
A
Congenital infections can also occur during pregnancy.
9
Q
Stages of the Disease: stage 1
A
Primary syphilis
10
Q
Stages of the Disease : 2nd Stage
A
Secondary syphilis
