nmdcat.online
BIO NMDCAT Sexually transmitted diseases
nmdcat.online July 16, 2026

Following the application of penicillin for the treatment of early syphilis, a patient may experience fever, chills, and muscle aches due to the rapid lysis of spirochetes and release of endotoxin-like molecules. This temporary physiological response is known as:

A. Anaphylactic shock
B. Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
✓
C. Autoimmune cascade
D. Type IV hypersensitivity

📝 Explanation

The correct option is Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. This is a classic reaction occurring within hours of antibiotic treatment for spirochetal infections, caused by the massive release of antigens from dying bacteria triggering a strong inflammatory response.

📖 Additional Information

  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
  • Autoimmune cascade
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

The correct option is Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. This is a classic reaction occurring within hours of antibiotic treatment for spirochetal infections, caused by the massive release of antigens from dying bacteria triggering a strong inflammatory response.

🔗 Share This Question

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

🧭 Navigate Questions

Previous Question

In a patient with advanced AIDS, the occurrence of rare conditions such as Kaposi's sarcoma or Pneumocystis pneumonia is clinically categorized as:

Next Question

Concerning the natural progression of syphilis, if the primary chancre heals completely without medical treatment, the most appropriate clinical interpretation is that:

Back to All Questions

🔗 Related MCQs

An increase in the incidence of ectopic pregnancies within a population can often be epidemiologically correlated with a prior increase in the prevalence of which sexually transmitted disease?
July 16, 2026
In the life cycle of Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2), the virus travels along nerve fibers to reach the sensory ganglia. The cellular mechanism responsible for this retrograde transport utilizes:
July 16, 2026
A defining characteristic of the lesions associated with the secondary stage of syphilis is that they:
July 16, 2026
The causative agent of genital herpes, HSV-2, is enveloped. The biological significance of this viral envelope in the context of transmission is that it makes the virus:
July 16, 2026
The structural basis for the severe cardiovascular complications seen in tertiary syphilis, such as aortic aneurysms, is the chronic inflammation and destruction of:
July 16, 2026

Categories

View all →