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Syphilis
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- 1Causative AgentTreponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, of the Spirochetes family
- 2Mobilisation of Causative AgentEndogenous flagella, causing a corkscrew like movement
- 3Parasitic StatusObligate human parasite (very delicate)
- 4TransmissionSexual contact/mother to child
- 5Mother to Child TransmissionCan pass at any stage, causing serious problems
- 6Syphilis in Newborns - SymptomsDesquamination, swollen liver, mulberry molars- can lead to seizures and death
- 7Primary Infection- EntryThrough abraded skin during sexual activity
- 8Primary Infection- MultiplicationMultiply in local tissue, cause an ulcer (chancre) that is single and painless, and heals in 3-6 weeks
- 9Primary Infection- Chancre LocationGenitals, hands or mouth
- 10Primary Infection- Is The Pateint InfectiousYes, very
- 11Secondary Infection- Timing2-12 weeks after primary infection
- 12Secondary Infection- InfectionBacteria invade blood and spread round the body
- 13Secondary Infection- SymptomsWidespread rash (mainly on palms and feet) fever
- 14Secondary Infection- Is Patient Infectious?Yes- most infectious
- 15Latent Phase- SymptomsRash heals, no symptoms
- 16Tertiary Infection- SymptomsAffect heart, bones and nervous system (15-40% of infectees), mimics a range of symptoms
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- Medical Microbiology (S.T.Is) Flashcards on Syphilis, created by gina_evans0312 on 17/04/2014.
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