During Secondary Syphilis, the Spirochettes Spread to the Nervous and Cardiovascular

question 42

Multiple Choice

During secondary syphilis, the spirochettes spread to the nervous and cardiovascular system; consequently:

• A) secondary syphilis is a latent form of the disease
• B) it cannot be cured
• C) the host remains infectious and has a characteristic rash
• D) serology is negative
• E) there is no transplacental transmission

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtration Rate

A test used to check how well the kidneys are functioning by estimating how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition where the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively.

Normal Glomerular Filtration Rate

A measure of kidney function indicating how well the glomeruli filter blood per unit time.

Chronic Interstitial Cystitis

A long-term condition characterized by bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain.