Syphilis Antibodies Quiz

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Which type of tests are used to detect the presence of antibodies to treponemal antigens?

  • Flocculation tests
  • Treponemal tests (correct)
  • Non-treponemal tests
  • Serologic tests

What is the method used for detecting reagin in the RPR test?

  • Addition of choline chloride (correct)
  • Serum heating
  • Thimerosal
  • Lecithin

Which specimen type is used for the VDRL test?

  • Serum or plasma
  • Inactivated serum, CSF (correct)
  • Rotator
  • Thimerosal

What is the antigen detected in the ELISA test?

<p>T.pallidum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature must the tests be performed?

<p>Within the range of 23°C to 29°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how long are the small glass vials containing the suspension stable after opening?

<p>3 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the primary stage of syphilis typically last?

<p>28-42 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the detection method for rashes that develop in syphilis patients?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of latent stage syphilis?

<p>No symptoms may be present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Congenital Syphilis different from Venereal Syphilis?

<p>Congenital Syphilis usually has CNS abnormalities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to detect Neurosyphilis in patients?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lesions like in non-venereal endemic syphilis?

<p>Elevated, granulomatous nodules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant antibody in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?

<p>IgM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does IgG rapidly increase in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?

<p>During the early stages of infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Non-Treponemal Antibodies (Reagin Antibodies) indicate?

<p>Other infectious diseases and conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of non-treponemal assays in serological testing for syphilis?

<p>To screen for antibodies to cardiolipin released from damaged cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody do the non-treponemal assays primarily target in serological testing?

<p>IgG (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fluorescent-labeled antibody conjugate in the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis?

<p>Detects specific T pallidum antibodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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