Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Syphilis

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about syphilis?

• A) Dark-field examination may be used to diagnose syphilitic lesions on the skin.
• B) Syphilis is generally treated with penicillin.
• C) The VDRL and FTA-ABS tests are commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of syphilis.
• D) The antibody titer increases if treatment has been successful.

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