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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with the primary stage of syphilis?

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

    What is the main consequence of untreated Stage 3 syphilis?

    <p>Death</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the hallmark sign of Typhoid Fever?

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

    Which organ does Salmonella Typhosa primarily affect in Typhoid Fever?

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

    What is the mode of transmission for Typhoid Fever?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for treating Typhoid Fever?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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