In Terms of Symptoms, What Differentiates Primary Syphilis from a Herpes

question 48

Multiple Choice

In terms of symptoms, what differentiates primary syphilis from a herpes infection?

• A)The sores seen in a syphilis infection are painful, while those seen in a herpes infection are painless.
• B)Syphilis produces a distinct vaginal or penile discharge that is cloudy and foul smelling, but herpes does not produce any vaginal or penile discharge.
• C)Syphilis produces a hard, painless sore, while herpes lesions are clusters of blisters that are extremely painful.
• D)Syphilis can be contracted through sexual contact or contact with towels or other objects, but herpes can only be contracted through penile-vaginal contact.

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