Syphilis and its Stages Quiz

Test your knowledge on syphilis with questions covering transmission, symptoms, stages, and treatment options. Learn more about this venereal disease.

#1

Which bacterium causes syphilis?

Escherichia coli
Treponema pallidum
Streptococcus pyogenes
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
#2

What is the primary mode of transmission for syphilis?

Airborne
Vector-borne
Sexual contact
Waterborne
#3

What is the primary treatment for syphilis?

Antibiotics
Antivirals
Antifungals
Antiseptics
#4

Which antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of syphilis?

Penicillin
Ciprofloxacin
Doxycycline
Azithromycin
#5

In which stage of syphilis does a painless sore or ulcer (chancre) typically appear?

Primary stage
Secondary stage
Latent stage
Tertiary stage
#6

What is a common symptom in the secondary stage of syphilis?

Fever and chills
Joint pain
Rash on palms and soles
Muscle weakness
#7

What is the typical incubation period for syphilis after exposure to the bacteria?

1-2 days
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
#8

Which test is commonly used to diagnose syphilis?

Pap smear
ELISA
Rapid strep test
VDRL or RPR
#9

Which population is at a higher risk of contracting syphilis?

Children
Elderly
Men who have sex with men
Vegetarians
#10

What is the recommended follow-up testing interval for individuals treated for syphilis?

1 week
1 month
3 months
6 months
#11

Which organ is most affected in the tertiary stage of syphilis?

Heart
Liver
Brain
Lungs
#12

What is the name of the condition when syphilis is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her baby during childbirth?

Congenital syphilis
Neonatal syphilis
Pediatric syphilis
Maternal syphilis
#13

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of neurosyphilis?

Headache
Memory loss
Blurred vision
Cough
#14

Which body system is primarily affected in ocular syphilis?

Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system
Endocrine system
Visual system
#15

What is the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction associated with the treatment of syphilis?

Allergic reaction
Hypertensive crisis
Temporary worsening of symptoms
Hematologic toxicity
#16

In what way can congenital syphilis affect infants?

Intellectual development
Bone deformities
Hearing loss
All of the above

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