14 Questions
How often should patients undergo clinical and serological follow-up after treatment for syphilis?
Every 12 months
What is the recommended treatment for patients with neurosyphilis?
Intravenous penicillin G
For infants with congenital syphilis, what is the recommended treatment based on the stage of the disease?
Parenteral penicillin G
How long may the dosing regimen vary for neurosyphilis treatment?
Weeks to months
What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for late syphilis compared to early syphilis?
Longer
How is benzathine penicillin G administered for late syphilis?
Intramuscularly
What is the recommended treatment for tertiary syphilis?
Intravenous penicillin G
What is the characteristic presentation of louse-borne relapsing fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis?
Recurring episodes of fever and flu-like symptoms
Which Borrelia species is associated with causing ocular manifestations such as conjunctivitis and uveitis in Lyme disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi
What is NOT a common symptom of louse-borne relapsing fever?
Rash
What is the main method of transmission of louse-borne relapsing fever?
Body lice
Which type of Borrelia infection is known to present with distinct clinical manifestations such as fever and flu-like symptoms?
Borrelia miyamotoi infection
What illness refers to the involvement of the nervous system in Lyme disease, leading to conditions like meningitis and radiculopathy?
Lyme Neuroborreliosis
Positive or equivocal results on ELISA testing for Borreliaspecific antibodies are typically followed up with what type of testing?
Confirmatory testing
Test your knowledge on the manifestations and transmission of neurosyphilis and congenital syphilis. Learn about the different forms of neurosyphilis and the risks associated with vertical transmission from an infected mother to her fetus.
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