A 28-year-old sailor presents to the ship’s doctor complaining of the
presence of an ulcer on the shaft of his penis. He admits to unprotected sex
whilst on shore leave. The doctor has had a few other similar cases, which were
attributed to Treponema pallidum
infection.

What best describes primary Syphilis manifestations?

Question

A 28-year-old sailor presents to the ship’s doctor complaining of the
presence of an ulcer on the shaft of his penis. He admits to unprotected sex
whilst on shore leave. The doctor has had a few other similar cases, which were
attributed to  Treponema pallidum 
infection.

What best describes primary Syphilis manifestations?

Accepted Answer

Painless ulcer, with raised
borders and a clean smooth base without exudate.

Answer

Painful ulcer, with raised
borders and purulent exudate.

Answer

Patchy alopecia of the hair
or the eyebrows.

Answer

Generalized mucocutaneous
rash, involving the palms and soles.

Answer

Multiple, painful ulcers
with purulent exudate and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

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