Which of the Following Distinguishes Syphilis from Yaws

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinguishes syphilis from yaws?

• A)Syphilis is caused by a spirochete.
• B)Syphilis has a primary, secondary, and tertiary stage.
• C)Syphilis is sexually transmitted.
• D)Syphilis is treated with antibiotics.
• E)Syphilis is a slow and progressive disease.

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Definitions:

Olecranon Process

A bony projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow and connecting with the triceps muscle.

Ulna

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, extending from the elbow to the smallest finger, and is located on the side opposite to the thumb.

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

The anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is a bony projection on the iliac bone and serves as an important landmark in anatomy for muscle attachment and medical procedures.

Iliac Crest

The uppermost edge of the ilium, one of the three bones that make up the human pelvis, important for muscle attachment and as a landmark in medical procedures.