Typhoid Fever: Our Lady of Fatima University - QC
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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?

<p>From a pregnant mother to her unborn child (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with the primary stage of syphilis?

<p>Painless sore or chancre (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of untreated Stage 3 syphilis?

<p>Death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Perforation of the small intestine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Step ladder-like fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Every two years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stage 4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Direct contact like sexual transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark sign of Typhoid Fever?

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

Which organ does Salmonella Typhosa primarily affect in Typhoid Fever?

<p>Small intestine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Typhoid Fever?

<p>Fecal-Oral route (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Typhi Dot (blood test) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fever (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for treating Typhoid Fever?

<p>Chloramphenicol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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