A 29-year-old presents with a painless genital ulcer and a maculopapular rash on trunk and palms. Which single best test confirms the diagnosis?...

Question

A 29-year-old presents with a painless genital ulcer and a maculopapular rash on trunk and palms. Which single best test confirms the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Treponemal-specific serology (e.g., TPPA/TP-EIA) with non-treponemal titre (RPR/VDRL)

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Urine NAAT for Chlamydia

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HIV antibody/antigen test only

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HSV PCR from lesion

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Culture of ulcer swab

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Syphilis