Question 129 (part 2) · LEK · Infections
Which of the following is true about secondary syphilis:
1) it is a result of a hematogenous spread of T. pallidum;
2) it typically occurs within 6-9 weeks from the occurrence of primary syphilis;
3)
3) it is late syphilis;
4) in 25% of cases its symptoms include a characteristic rash on the skin and mucous membranes;
5) it might be accompanied by a painful lymph node enlargement.
The correct answer is:
2) it typically occurs within 6-9 weeks from the occurrence of primary syphilis;
3)
3) it is late syphilis;
4) in 25% of cases its symptoms include a characteristic rash on the skin and mucous membranes;
5) it might be accompanied by a painful lymph node enlargement.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Decide whether secondary syphilis counts as early or late syphilis, how often the rash occurs and what its lymphadenopathy feels like.
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