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Syphilis is known as the great imitator because it has many different signs and symptoms, depending on the stage of the disease. It can cause different rashes, neurological symptoms, and Heart disease, to name just a few.
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What had often been called the great imitator because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases?
syphilis
What is the disease or alternate names for treponema pallidum?
The disease caused by Treponema pallidum is called syphilis. Other alternate names for syphilis include the "Great Imitator" because it can mimic other conditions and the "French Disease" due to its spread during the European Renaissance.
How do you know you have Syphilis?
If you even slightly suspect that you have this disease, go to a doctor, clinic, or or public service organization to be checked. Syphilis is curable, especially in the early stages, using antibiotics. But if it is not treated, it can kill you. You will need to have a blood test to know for sure.The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending in which of the four stages it presents (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). The primary stage classically presents with a single chancre (a firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration), secondary syphilis with a diffuse rash which frequently involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, latent syphilis with little to no symptoms, and tertiary syphilis with gummas, neurological, or cardiac symptoms. It has, however, been known as "the great imitator" due to its frequent atypical presentations. Diagnosis is usually via blood tests; however, the bacteria can also be detected using dark field microscopy.
Did syphilis have a known cure?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. The primary route of transmission is through sexual contact; it may also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy or at birth, resulting in congenital syphilis. The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending in which of the four stages it presents (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). The primary stage classically presents with a single chancre (a firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration), secondary syphilis with a diffuse rash which frequently involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, latent syphilis with little to no symptoms, and tertiary syphilis with gummas, neurological, or cardiac symptoms. It has, however, been known as "the great imitator" due to its frequent atypical presentations. Diagnosis is usually via blood tests; however, the bacteria can also be visualized under a microscope. Syphilis can be effectively treated with antibiotics, specifically the preferred intramuscular penicillin G (given intravenously for neurosyphilis), or else ceftriaxone, and in those who have a severe pencillin allergy, oral doxycycline or azithromycin.(Information taken from wikipedia)
Which disease was the great pox?
Syphilis.
When was Pleurotomella imitator created?
Pleurotomella imitator was created in 1927.
What is the Hebrew word for imitator?
a male imitator is a khakyan (חקין) a female imitator is a khakyanit (×—×§×™× ×™×ª)
What is bejel?
Bejel, also known as endemic syphilis, is a chronic but curable disease, seen mostly in children in arid regions. Unlike the better-known venereal syphilis, endemic syphilis is not a sexually transmitted disease.
What is a nickname for Lyme disease?
The medical profession's nickname for chronic Lyme disease is the Great Imitator
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the amphibian imitator salamander?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Desmognathus imitator.
Why are the great pyramids shrinking?
They have syphilis. that causes lots of things to shrink.
Can you unscramble artiotim?
The anagram is imitator.
