A 23-year-old man visited a community clinic after receiving notification from the health department that a previous sexual partner was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.Although he does not recall having any ulcers,he currently has a macular rash on his trunk,arms,hands,and feet.He is tested for evidence of

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The macular rash on the patient's trunk, arms, hands, and feet is a characteristic symptom of secondary syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum pallidum. The other options (B, C, and D) do not typically cause this type of rash.

A 23-Year-Old Man Visited a Community Clinic After Receiving Notification