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 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

Aortitis in tertiary syphilis has a "_____" appearance

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

Syphilis is more prevalent in _____

Hint: gender

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

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