Question

2) What are the four classifications of syphilis and provide 2 clinical manifestations for each one?

Answer 1

Syphilis is a STD caused by Treponema pallidum.

classifications of syphilis-

4 classification includes

- Primary Syphilis

- Secondary Syphilis

- Latent Syphilis

- Tertiary Syphilis

The more detailed classification includes

(A) Congenital syphilis (B) Acquired syphilis

1. Early-stage 1. Early syphilis

2. Late-stage -Primary

-Secondary

-Early latent

2. Late Syphilis

-Neurological

-Cardiovascular

- Gummatous

-Late latent.

clinical manifestations include

- Primary Syphilis

Lymphadenopathy near groins, Small sores

- Secondary Syphilis

Redish brown sore and rashes, fever

- Latent Syphilis

No symptoms, it develops if secondary syphilis is not treated. It also called the hidden stage

- ​​​​​​​Tertiary Syphilis

Dementia, vision loss, lack of muscle control, tumor formation(gummas)