Which Statement Is Not True About Syphilis

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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 fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (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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