Why Is Tertiary Syphilis Difficult to Treat

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is tertiary syphilis difficult to treat?

• A) The bacteria are no longer actively multiplying, and antibiotics work against dividing cells.
• B) The bacteria have moved into deep tissues that are not accessible by medications.
• C) The bacteria have migrated to the brain, which is protected by the blood-brain barrier.
• D) The bacteria have formed biofilms, which protect them from the effects of antibiotics.
• E) The bacteria have formed endospores, which are resistant to the effects of antibiotics.

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