Which of the Following Statements About the Latency Stage of Syphilis

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

• A)If secondary syphilis is not treated,the symptoms disappear within 2-6 weeks,and no further symptoms are experienced in the latent stage,perhaps for years.
• B)Pregnant women in this stage can transmit this sexually transmitted infection (STI)to their fetuses.
• C)The only symptom in this stage is a skin rash that neither itches nor burns.
• D)After about one year,post-infection,syphilis cannot be transmitted to sex partners.

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