Biology Reproduction ETEA 2023 Retake
PMDC Verified Question 41 of 81
The incubation period of syphilis is:
A
1-2 weeks
B
2-3 weeks
C
3-4 weeks
D
07 days
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: 2-3 weeks
Concept:

The incubation period of a disease is the time elapsed between exposure to a pathogen and the first appearance of symptoms.

Solution:

  • After an individual is infected with Treponema pallidum during sexual contact, the bacteria begin multiplying at the site of entry.


  • It typically takes 2 to 3 weeks (averaging around 21 days) for the primary lesion—a painless sore called a chancre—to appear.


Why other options are incorrect:

While individual times can vary slightly, standard medical textbooks universally cite the classic incubation period for primary syphilis as 2-3 weeks. 7 days is generally too fast, and a guaranteed 4 weeks is considered on the delayed end.

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