Syphilis

Question 1

what is this caused by?

Answer 1

sexually transmitted infection with bacterium treponema pallidum

Question 2

presentation of primary

Answer 2

chancre at site of inoculation

mucous membranes can have snail track

Question 3

presentation of secondary

Answer 3

red rash all over body, especially on soles of feet and palms of hands

Question 4

presentation of tertiary

Answer 4

CNS and CVS complications years later

Question 5

diagnosis

Answer 5

blood and swab of chancre for PCR

antibody tests

Question 6

management

Answer 6

penicillin