Definition for:primary syphilis

primary syphilis

Chapter: 17
Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a spirochete, which gains access through the intact or abraded skin or mucous membranes. The patient usually presents with a painless penile sore (chancre) 2 4 weeks after sexual exposure.

See Also:

Primary biliary cirrhosis: (Chapter 14)
Primary gout (Chapter 26)
Primary hyperparathyroidism (Chapter 21)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis: (Chapter 14)
primary intention (Chapter 3)