Syphilis Knowledge Quiz

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    True or False: Syphilis can be very serious for a pregnant mother?

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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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  • 2. 

    True of False: If your partner does not have a visible Syphilis sore, you are at no risk of infection?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    How is a person tested for Syphilis?

    • A blood test

    • A urine test.

    • A breathalyzer test

    • There is no test; a doctor needs to visibly see a sore or rash to diagnose Syphilis.

    Correct Answer
    A. A blood test
    Explanation
    Syphilis is tested through a simple blood test.

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    Which of the following may be a sign of a primary Syphilis infection?

    • Painful sore on the back of the neck.

    • A painless sore in the genital area.

    • A heart shaped lesion inside the belly button.

    • A painful sore on the genital area.

    Correct Answer
    A. A painless sore in the genital area.
    Explanation
    A primary Syphilis infection may present symptoms of a painless sore (chancre), which is usually within the genital area. In some circumstances this sore may exist in other areas, or may not easily be visible due to its location being inside of the body. This sore is always extremely contagious and will go away with time.

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    True or False: Using condoms/dental dams/gloves during intercourse guarantees that Syphilis will not be transmitted?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is not a typical symptom of secondary-stage Syphilis?

    • Swollen glands.

    • Muscle and joint pain.

    • Dry eyes.

    • Rashes on the feet and hands.

    Correct Answer
    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)

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  • 7. 

    True or False: Being tested for Syphilis is part of routine health checkups?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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).

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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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Between 2002 and 2007, there has been a steady increase in the number of Syphilis cases in Alberta, and the problem is still persisting.

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