KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 41 · KROK (Dentistry)
In a microslide of the patient’s regional lymph node stained with Giemsa method a doctor detected thin microorganisms with 12-14 uniform tendrils with pointed tips, 10-13 micrometers in length, pale pink in color. In this case they can be identified as infectious agents of the following disease:
- A. Leishmaniasis
- B. Relapsing fever
- C. Syphilis
- D. Leptospirosis
- E. Trypanosomiasis
Hint
Use the number and regularity of the coils, the length and the staining intensity with Giemsa to identify the spirochaete, then link it to early regional lymph node involvement.
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