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How often should patients undergo clinical and serological follow-up after treatment for syphilis?
How often should patients undergo clinical and serological follow-up after treatment for syphilis?
- Every 3 months
- Every 12 months (correct)
- Every 24 months
- Every 6 months
What is the recommended treatment for patients with neurosyphilis?
What is the recommended treatment for patients with neurosyphilis?
- Intravenous penicillin G (correct)
- Oral antibiotics
- Topical antibiotics
- Intramuscular benzathine penicillin G
For infants with congenital syphilis, what is the recommended treatment based on the stage of the disease?
For infants with congenital syphilis, what is the recommended treatment based on the stage of the disease?
- No treatment needed
- Oral antibiotics
- Parenteral penicillin G (correct)
- Topical cream
How long may the dosing regimen vary for neurosyphilis treatment?
How long may the dosing regimen vary for neurosyphilis treatment?
What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for late syphilis compared to early syphilis?
What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for late syphilis compared to early syphilis?
How is benzathine penicillin G administered for late syphilis?
How is benzathine penicillin G administered for late syphilis?
What is the recommended treatment for tertiary syphilis?
What is the recommended treatment for tertiary syphilis?
What is the characteristic presentation of louse-borne relapsing fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis?
What is the characteristic presentation of louse-borne relapsing fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis?
Which Borrelia species is associated with causing ocular manifestations such as conjunctivitis and uveitis in Lyme disease?
Which Borrelia species is associated with causing ocular manifestations such as conjunctivitis and uveitis in Lyme disease?
What is NOT a common symptom of louse-borne relapsing fever?
What is NOT a common symptom of louse-borne relapsing fever?
What is the main method of transmission of louse-borne relapsing fever?
What is the main method of transmission of louse-borne relapsing fever?
Which type of Borrelia infection is known to present with distinct clinical manifestations such as fever and flu-like symptoms?
Which type of Borrelia infection is known to present with distinct clinical manifestations such as fever and flu-like symptoms?
What illness refers to the involvement of the nervous system in Lyme disease, leading to conditions like meningitis and radiculopathy?
What illness refers to the involvement of the nervous system in Lyme disease, leading to conditions like meningitis and radiculopathy?
Positive or equivocal results on ELISA testing for Borreliaspecific antibodies are typically followed up with what type of testing?
Positive or equivocal results on ELISA testing for Borreliaspecific antibodies are typically followed up with what type of testing?
