Question

which of the above is the venereal disease that is characterized by an initial painless ulcerated lesion at the site of infection?
human papilloma virus
non - gonococcal urethritis
syphilis
gonorrhea
chancroid

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Human papilloma virus (HPV) typically causes warts (genital warts in the context of venereal diseases) and does not present with an initial painless ulcerated lesion.
• Non - gonococcal urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, usually with symptoms like urethral discharge and pain during urination, not a painless ulcerated lesion.
• Syphilis, in its primary stage, is characterized by a painless ulcerated lesion called a chancre at the site of infection. This matches the description in the question.
• Gonorrhea mainly causes symptoms like urethral or vaginal discharge, pain during urination, and does not have an initial painless ulcerated lesion as its primary presentation.
• Chancroid causes painful ulcers, unlike the painless lesion described in the question.

Answer:

C. Syphilis