Syphilis Follows Three Stages Over Time If Left Unchecked: Stage

question 12

True/False

Syphilis follows three stages over time if left unchecked: stage 1 leads to wart-like skin lesion formation, stage 2 sets in with fevers and weight and hair loss and stage 3 leads to degeneration of the cardiovascular or neural system and death.

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Definitions:

Bowel Resection

A surgical procedure to remove part of the intestine.

Fecal Occult Blood

A test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of colon cancer or other digestive system disorders.

False-Negative

This term refers to a test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is absent.

Paralytic Ileus

A medical condition characterized by a temporary and severe slowdown or cessation of bowel function.