A 25-year-old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. What stage of disease is the patient in?
A) tertiary
B) NGU
C) primary
D) secondary

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The patient's symptoms and history suggest secondary syphilis, characterized by systemic symptoms and a rash, following the primary stage marked by a painless ulcer (chancre).

A 25-Year-Old Man Presented with Fever, Malaise, and a Rash