During an examination,the nurse notices that a male patient has a red,round,superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge on his penis.On palpation,the nurse finds a nontender base that feels like a small button between the thumb and fingers.At this point the nurse suspects that this patient has:

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This lesion indicates syphilitic chancre,which begins within 2 to 4 weeks of infection.See Table 24-4 for descriptions of the other options.

During an Examination,the Nurse Notices That a Male Patient Has