How is congenital syphilis transmitted from the mother to her unborn child?
A) During birth from the birth canal B) During the microhemorrhages that occur as the placenta breaks away from the uterus C) Crossing the placenta D) None of the above
When does an untreated patient develop tertiary syphilis?
A) Decades after the initial infection B) 2 to 3 years after the initial infection C) 1 year after the initial infection D) 5 years after the initial infection
A man is taking a shower and notices a lesion on his penis that is not tender but is firm with a clean surface and raised edges. He goes to his physician. The physician orders a rapid plasmin reagin (RPR) and a dark-field microscopy. Both tests are positive. What is the probable diagnosis?
A) Gonorrhea B) Nongonococcal urethritis C) Syphilis D) Human papillomavirus