Case 1A 20-year-old man presents for evaluation of a rash that he thinks is an allergic reaction. Forthe past 4 or 5 days, he has had the "flu," with fever, chills headache, and body aches. Hehas been taking an over-the-counter flu medication without any symptomatic relief. Yesterdayhe developed a diffuse rash made up of red, slightly raised bumps. It covers his whole body,and he says that it must be an allergic reaction to the flu medication. He has no history ofallergies and takes no other medications, and his only medical problem in the past was beingtreated for gonorrhoea approximately 2 years ago. On further questioning, he denies dysuria orpenile discharge. He denies any genital lesions now but says that he had a "sore" on his penisa few months ago that never really hurt and went away on its own after a few weeks so hedidn't think much about it. On exam, his vital signs are all normal. He has palpable cervical,axillary, and inguinal adenopathy. His skin has an erythematous, maculopapular eruptioncovering his whole body including his palms and soles of his feet. No vesicles are noted. Hisgenital examination is normal. Laboratory test using Dieterle stain, shown spirochete shapebacteria stain in grey or black with yellow background. The result of serology test TPHAis also positive.3. Explain the pathological stages of the disease4. Explain the treatment and the prevention of the disease

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