Gummas are associated with which sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

a. Syphilis
b. Gonorrhea
c. Chlamydia
d. Genital herpes


ANS: A
In the tertiary stage of syphilis, the spirochete may form gummas, which are tumors of a rubbery consistency that can break down and ulcerate, leaving holes in body tissues. Herpes is associated with vesicular skin lesions. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are not associated with skin lesions.

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