Question

A 26-year-old man presents with fever, fatigue, and a rash on his trunk that began 2 weeks after unprotected intercourse with a new partner. The rash involves palms and soles. According to NICE guidelines, which serological test is first-line for diagnosing syphilis?

Accepted Answer

VDRL/RPR followed by specific treponemal test

Answer

PCR from lesion swab

Answer

Western blot for HIV

Answer

NAAT for gonorrhoea

Answer

HSV culture

Practice question

A 26-year-old man presents with fever, fatigue, and a rash on his trunk that began 2 weeks after unprotected intercourse with a new partner. The rash involves palms and soles. According to NICE guidelines, which serological test is first-line for diagnosing syphilis?