Syphilis Flashcards
what type of infection causes syphilis
bacterial
what is the bacterial agent
Treponema pallidum
how does the infection spread
via contact with lesions and crosses the placenta
what week of gestations does this usually occur
week 16
what is the incubation period of syphilis
the incubation period of syphilis is 10-90days
does it need a host cell
no, its bacterial so therefore can become systemic
what are some complications that can arise if it becomes systemic
blindess, paralysis, heart disease and death
what are the three stages of syphilis
primary
secondary
tertiary
what occurs in the primary stage
painless chancres at exposure sites regional lymphadenopathy (swollen)
when does the secondary phase occur
6-8 weeks post infection
what occurs in the secondary phase
maculopapular rash on palms and soles of feet white ish paths on mucous membrane flat papules generalized lymphadenopathy fever malaise latent period
can you diagnosis syphilis with is lesion
yes, the maculopapular rash on palms and soles of feet is specific to secondary phase of syphilis
when does the tertiary phase occur
1-50 years after untreated primary infection
what occurs in the tertiary phase
irreversible damage to
- joints
- bones
- CVS
- NS
Treatment
long acting penicillin
