Syphilis is a:

A. high-risk disease to the AEMT, especially through a needlestick.
B. bloodborne disease that can successfully be treated with penicillin.
C. sexually transmitted disease that is only found in vaginal secretions.
D. bacterial infection that is typically resistant to antibiotic medications.


Answer: B. bloodborne disease that can successfully be treated with penicillin.

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