Syphilis Knowledge Quiz
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Which of the following may be a sign of a primary Syphilis infection?
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Painful sore on the back of the neck.
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A painless sore in the genital area.
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A heart shaped lesion inside the belly button.
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A painful sore on the genital area.
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This quiz tests knowledge on Syphilis, covering signs, symptoms, testing methods, and misconceptions related to its transmission and testing.
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Which of the following is not a typical symptom of secondary-stage Syphilis?
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Swollen glands.
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Muscle and joint pain.
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Dry eyes.
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Rashes on the feet and hands.
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A. Dry eyes.Explanation
Seconday Syphilis can produce symptoms such as the following;
• Patchy hair loss
• A rash on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands or elsewhere on the body
• Fever
• Swollen glands
• Muscle and joint pain (Health Canada, 2006)Rate this question:
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True of False: If your partner does not have a visible Syphilis sore, you are at no risk of infection?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Syphilis sores may be located in areas where they are not clearly visible (ex. Inside the anus). Also, when the sore goes away, and Syphilis progresses into secondary Syphilis, the individual remains infectious despite having no visible sore.Rate this question:
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How is a person tested for Syphilis?
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A blood test
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A urine test.
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A breathalyzer test
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There is no test; a doctor needs to visibly see a sore or rash to diagnose Syphilis.
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A. A blood testExplanation
Syphilis is tested through a simple blood test.Rate this question:
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True or False: Being tested for Syphilis is part of routine health checkups?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Syphilis testing is not done during a routine checkup unless specifically requested by the individual. Syphilis testing is however part of routine STI testing conducted by both the Calgary STD Clinic (403-955-6700) and Safeworks (403-850-3755).Rate this question:
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True or False: Using condoms/dental dams/gloves during intercourse guarantees that Syphilis will not be transmitted?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Using these tools does significantly reduce the risks involved, but because syphilis sores can be located on the outside of the body, the skin-skin contact that may occur even with these tools creates a situation where it is still possible for Syphilis to be transmitted.Rate this question:
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True or False: Syphilis can be very serious for a pregnant mother?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Syphilis can easily be transmitted to the infant during pregnancy, or less commonly during birth. “Congenital Syphilis can result in significant health problems to the infant including skin lesions, disseminated infection (infection throughout the body), enlarged liver and spleen, infection in the brain and even death.” (PHAC, 2007)Rate this question:
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True or False: Although Syphilis is still a problem; we have fortunately been seeing declines in the number of infections over the last 6 years.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Between 2002 and 2007, there has been a steady increase in the number of Syphilis cases in Alberta, and the problem is still persisting.Rate this question:
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