Symptoms of Syphilis Practice Exercise 1

A 20-year-old man reports blisters on his genitals, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue after unprotected sex with multiple partners. a) Which infection is he most likely suffering from? (1 mark)b) Which early symptom should have warned him of the infection? (1 mark)

A 20-year-old man reports blisters on his genitals, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue after unprotected sex with multiple partners.a) Which infection is he most likely suffering from? (1 mark)b) Which early symptom should have warned him of the infection? (1 mark)

A pregnant woman does not attend any clinic visits. In her eighth month, she notices a skin rash, fever, and hair loss but ignores them. After delivery, the baby is born sick. a) Which symptoms suggest she had syphilis? (1 mark)b) How did the baby get infected? (1 mark)

A pregnant woman does not attend any clinic visits. In her eighth month, she notices a skin rash, fever, and hair loss but ignores them. After delivery, the baby is born sick. a) Which symptoms suggest she had syphilis? (1 mark)b) How did the baby get infected? (1 mark)

A pregnant woman does not attend any clinic visits. In her eighth month, she notices a skin rash, fever, and hair loss but ignores them. After delivery, the baby is born sick. a) Which symptoms suggest she had syphilis? (1 mark)b) How did the baby get infected? (1 mark)

Ali notices a small sore on his mouth but ignores it because it is not painful. Two weeks later, he develops a skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. a) Which stage of syphilis is Ali most likely in? (1 mark)b) Explain why he should not ignore these symptoms. (1 mark)

Ali notices a small sore on his mouth but ignores it because it is not painful. Two weeks later, he develops a skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. a) Which stage of syphilis is Ali most likely in? (1 mark)b) Explain why he should not ignore these symptoms. (1 mark)

Jane, in a science contest, was presented with the following characteristics of an STI infection: i) Painless sore at the infection site in the first stageii) Skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever in the second stageiii) Can cause damage to the heart, brain, and nerves if untreated What is the name of the STI? (1 mark)

Jane, in a science contest, was presented with the following characteristics of an STI infection: i) Painless sore at the infection site in the first stageii) Skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever in the second stageiii) Can cause damage to the heart, brain, and nerves if untreated What is the name of the STI? (1 mark)

Omari had muscle aches, sore throat, and weight loss for several weeks and did not seek treatment. Years later, he develops memory problems and difficulty walking. a) Which stage of syphilis has Omari likely reached? (1 mark)b) Which organs are affected at this stage? (1 mark)

Omari had muscle aches, sore throat, and weight loss for several weeks and did not seek treatment. Years later, he develops memory problems and difficulty walking. a) Which stage of syphilis has Omari likely reached? (1 mark)b) Which organs are affected at this stage? (1 mark)

How can syphilis be passed from a mother to her baby? (1 mark)

How can syphilis be passed from a mother to her baby? (1 mark)

If syphilis is not treated and reaches the tertiary stage, which serious organs can be damaged? (2 marks)

If syphilis is not treated and reaches the tertiary stage, which serious organs can be damaged? (2 marks)

List three common symptoms of syphilis in the secondary stage. (3 marks)

List three common symptoms of syphilis in the secondary stage. (3 marks)

List three common symptoms of syphilis in the secondary stage. (3 marks)

What is the first noticeable symptom of syphilis during the primary stage? (1 mark)

What is the first noticeable symptom of syphilis during the primary stage? (1 mark)

What is the main way syphilis spreads from one person to another? (1 mark)

What is the main way syphilis spreads from one person to another? (1 mark)