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Syphilis Knowledge Quiz

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1.

Which of the following may be a sign of a primary Syphilis infection?
- A.
  
  Painful sore on the back of the neck.
- B.
  
  A painless sore in the genital area.
- C.
  
  A heart shaped lesion inside the belly button.
- D.
  
  A painful sore on the genital area.
Correct Answer
B. 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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Which of the following is not a typical symptom of secondary-stage Syphilis?
- A.
  
  Swollen glands.
- B.
  
  Muscle and joint pain.
- C.
  
  Dry eyes.
- D.
  
  Rashes on the feet and hands.
Correct Answer
C. 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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True of False: If your partner does not have a visible Syphilis sore, you are at no risk of infection?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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How is a person tested for Syphilis?
- A.
  
  A blood test
- B.
  
  A urine test.
- C.
  
  A breathalyzer test
- D.
  
  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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True or False: Being tested for Syphilis is part of routine health checkups?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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: Using condoms/dental dams/gloves during intercourse guarantees that Syphilis will not be transmitted?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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True or False: Syphilis can be very serious for a pregnant mother?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
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)

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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.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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Syphilis Knowledge Quiz

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

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

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

How is a person tested for Syphilis?

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

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

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

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.