Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Syphilis is an acute and chronic treponemal disease that can be cured with antibiotics, such as a single IM dose of long-acting penicillin G (benzathine penicillin) for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis. The cause and transmission (sexual contact) are clear, and healing of the primary lesion does not indicate a cure without treatment.