Multiple choice

Among the following pairs, which one is a false pair regarding the stages of syphilis and its characteristics?

  1. Latent – asymptomatic stage of variable length between primary and secondary stage syphilis

  2. Secondary – disseminated disease with immune complex deposition in joints, kidneys and eyes

  3. Tertiary – end-organ damage that will kill approximately 25% of untreated patients

  4. Primary – localized genital chancre lesion for 1–2 months

  5. Final stage – death of an individual within a week
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Explanation

The latent phase of infection is an asymptomatic period between the secondary and tertiary stages of disease which can last from months to years.

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