Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

_____ syphilis can cause Argyll Robertson pupil, where the pupil accommodates to near objects but does NOT react to light

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with NO O2 requirement? _____

Severe COVID-19 may present with _____, Pneumonia, shock and hypoxia

Hint: Resp

Penicillin G is given to a patient with syphilis. They develop fever, chills, & myalgias within 2-12 hours. What is the likely diagnosis?\n_____

Hint: ?diagnosis

The incubation period of syphilis is _____-90 days

COVID-19 patients who are hypoxic despite NIV may be managed with _____

Hint: respiratory support

A +ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or previous syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted through _____ or transplacentally

_____, including EIA and TPPA, tests directly for antibodies against Treponema pallidum

Syphilis is initially tested with _____ If +ve → test for TT If -ve → assess risk status

Hint: serological