Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

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

Hint: serological

A +ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or previous syphilis

Gas gangrene antibiotics of choice are _____

"Gas" gangrene is caused by _____ when it enters wounds causing myonecrosis & gas formation

Hint: organism

_____ investigations are done for suspected syphilis or patients who meet the screening criteria

_____ is demyelination of the dorsal columns and dorsal roots in tertiary syphilis

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

Syphilis progresses through four distinct and successive stages if left untreated: _____ → Secondary → Latent → Tertiary

Syphilis is more prevalent in _____

Hint: gender

_____ syphilis is characterised by a disseminated maculopapular copper/red rash that does include the palms and soles