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Immunology Case Steve, a 25-year old man, presented to his physician with symptoms pf weight loss. Painful joints, malaise, low-grade fever, a skin rash, and swollen glands that were not painful.
Serology results
Rapid plasma regain: Positive
Questions
1.What disease/infection does the abnormal result indicate?
2. What is the causative organism? Briefly describe this organism.
3.List three other closely related species or subspecies and the associated disease.
4.List and briefly discuss (include time frame and symptoms) the four stages of this disease. At what stage would she be classified?
5.What antibody is detected by the RPR? Is it specific for this disease?
6.List five conditions that are associated with biological false-positive RPRs.
7. What would the physician do next to confirm this diagnosis? Is one RPR sufficient?
8.List and briefly describe 3 confirmatory tests for this disease. What do these tests detect?
9.What test is routinely used to test spinal fluid for this condition? What does this test detect?
10. Which stage of this disease can be missed by the RPR?
11.What is the treatment of choice for this condition?