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Bacterial name of syphilis. 6500 cases a year in the US. Occurs in 3 stages |
Treponema palladium |
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Grows in local area and spreads to lymph nodes. Small lesion forms at entry site about 3 weeks after infection (chancre). Lesion is painless and lasts 4-6 weeks. |
Primary syphilis, treponema palladium |
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Occurs 2-10 weeks after _____ _____. The bacteria has become systemic, and the bacteria cause lesions on the skin and on mucous membranes throughout the body. Lasts for weeks to months/year and gradually subsides. Can be spread by kissing during this stage. |
Seconadary syphilis, treponema palladium |
Primary syphilis |
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Only 50% of untreated cases progress to this stage. After _____ _____ the disease will remain dormant for 5-20 years, if it progresses to this stage. |
Tertiary syphilis, treponema palladium |
Secondary syphilis |
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At this stage it is called a hypersensitivity reaction or general paresis. This occurs where the organism or antigens persist within the body. |
Tertiary syphilis, treponema palladium |
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The body's own immune system attacks the body causing large area of rotting lesions called gumas. This stage is generally not treatable. |
Tertiary syphilis, treponema palladium |
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Symptoms occur where the bacteria has persisted in the body. Provlems may result from damaged tissue in the brain, eyes, aorta, or nervous system. |
Tertiary syphilis, treponema palladium |
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