Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Secondary Syphilis

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

• A) It is characterized by a rash typically found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
• B) This stage involves mild flulike symptoms.
• C) Signs and symptoms appear 3-6 weeks after the first lesion appears.
• D) A person is not contagious because of the absence of lesions.

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Definitions:

Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the circulatory system of another.

Adaptive Immune Response

The aspect of the immune system that learns to recognize specific pathogens and provides enhanced response upon subsequent exposures, involving B and T cells.

Phagocytic Cells

Cells that are capable of ingesting and breaking down pathogens or particles, playing a key role in the immune response.

Neutrophils

White blood cells that are a key part of the immune system, responsible for fighting infection by ingesting microorganisms and releasing enzymes.