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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Which of the following does not increase the risk of transmission of syphilis?
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d. Abrasions of the vaginal mucosa
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The incubation period of syphilis is which of the following?
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A 21-year-old G4P2 at 17 weeks’ gestation presents for her first prenatal care visit. She has a history of prostitution, but she denies engaging in such activities for the past month. During examination, a painless lesion is noted on the right labia. A picture of the lesion is provided below. The most likely diagnosis is which of the following?
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c. Bartholin gland duct abscess
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d. Herpes simplex virus infection
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A 21-year-old G4P2 at 17 weeks’ gestation presents for her first prenatal care visit. She has a history of prostitution, but she denies engaging in such activities for the past month. During examination, a painless lesion is noted on the right labia. A picture of the lesion is provided below. The best test to perform for the patient to ascertain a definitive diagnosis is which of the following?
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a. Rapid plasma reagin (RPR)
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b. Bacterial culture of lesion exudate
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c. Dark-field examination of lesion exudate
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d. Serum assay for herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 antibodies
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