Which of the Following Statements About Secondary Syphilis Is FALSE

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about secondary syphilis is FALSE?

• A)Signs and symptoms appear 3-6 weeks after the first lesion appears.
• B)It is characterized by a rash typically found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
• C)About 75 percent of untreated secondary syphilis cases develop into tertiary syphilis.
• D)This stage can involve symptoms that resemble a flulike illness.

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