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Sexually transmitted infections
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A 32-year-old man has a rash on his palms and soles, mouth ulcers and fever. He had a painless genital sore 2 months ago. What is the treatment?
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The answer is D: Benzathine penicillin IM.
Secondary syphilis is early syphilis and is treated with a single dose of benzathine benzylpenicillin 2.4 million units IM.
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