A female patient comes into the clinic because of concerns about a sore that was present on her labia but spontaneously healed. During the interview the patient asks what could occur if the infection is syphilis. In what order should the nurse explain the course of this sexually transmitted infection?
A) Latent period with no lesions
B) Development of a chancre sore
C) Skin eruptions and sore throat occur
D) Tertiary stage with various symptoms
E) Development of a fever, weight loss, and malaise

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The course of syphilis infection begins with the development of a chancre sore (B), followed by skin eruptions and sore throat (C), then symptoms like fever, weight loss, and malaise (E). After these, there is a latent period with no lesions (A), and finally, the tertiary stage with various symptoms (D) can occur if untreated.

A Female Patient Comes into the Clinic Because of Concerns