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vicotolentino · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Benito's doctor has just diagnosed Benito with tertiary syphilis. Benito _________

A) should not be concerned, because tertiary syphilis is the least serious form of the disease.
B) has no treatment options at this stage.
C) should get a second opinion given that syphilis has pretty much been eliminated in the United States in the past several decades.
D) would likely benefit from treatment involving intramuscular injections of penicillin.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning syphilis is FALSE?

A) A latent stage can last for several years.
B) If syphilis is successfully treated before the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus will not be affected.
C) Syphilis can result in death.
D) The incidence of syphilis has continued to decrease into the 21st century.