A 25- year- old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was made 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?

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The patient is in the secondary stage of syphilis, indicated by symptoms such as rash and malaise following an initial ulcer (chancre) at the site of infection, which is a hallmark of the primary stage.

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