The Secondary Stage of Syphilis

question 20

Multiple Choice

The secondary stage of syphilis

• A)is when the patient is no longer infectious to others.
• B)occurs within 10 days of the primary stage.
• C)is a time when the pathogen enters and multiplies in the blood.
• D)has no symptoms.
• E)is when gummas develop in tissues.

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Definitions:

Lethargy

A state of tiredness, weariness, fatigue, or lack of energy, which can be a symptom of various conditions.

Motor Impairment

Motor impairment is a limitation in the physical movement or coordination of an individual, which can result from various neurological, muscular, or skeletal issues.

Surrogate Mother

A woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another individual or couple, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.

Cloth

A flexible material made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding fibers together.