Typhoid Fever: Our Lady of Fatima University

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What is the incubation period for gonorrhea and chlamydia?

1 week

2 months

6 months

10 days to 3 months (correct)

Which stage of syphilis is no longer curable?

Primary stage

Dormant/Latent stage

Secondary stage

Late/Tertiary stage (correct)

How long can latent syphilis continue without symptoms?

10 years

5 years (correct)

1 year

20 years

What is a common transmission route of congenital syphilis?

From a pregnant mother to her unborn child Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with the primary stage of syphilis?

Painless sore or chancre Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of untreated Stage 3 syphilis?

Death Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Rose Spots in the abdomen due to bleeding?

Perforation of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with typhoid fever?

Step ladder-like fever Signup and view all the answers

How often should a booster shot be taken to stay protected against typhoid fever?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of typhoid fever marks the beginning of recovery for most people?

Stage 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common serious complication of typhoid fever, mentioned in the text?

Encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic mode of transmission for S.Typhi, the bacteria causing typhoid fever?

Direct contact like sexual transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark sign of Typhoid Fever?

Rose spots Signup and view all the answers

Which organ does Salmonella Typhosa primarily affect in Typhoid Fever?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Typhoid Fever?

Fecal-Oral route Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is usually performed to confirm Typhoid Fever infection?

Typhi Dot (blood test) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom typically appears first in a patient infected with Salmonella Typhosa?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for treating Typhoid Fever?

Chloramphenicol Signup and view all the answers

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