List signs and symptoms of each disease identified Propose control measures for each disease Propose a treatment for each disease

Here are the signs, symptoms, control measures, and treatments for each disease:

• Congenital Syphilis / Secondary Syphilis

  • Signs and Symptoms:
    • Congenital Syphilis: Rash (often on palms and soles), enlarged liver and spleen, bone abnormalities, anemia, jaundice, snuffles (runny nose). If untreated, can lead to developmental delays, seizures, and deafness.
    • Secondary Syphilis: Widespread rash (often on palms and soles, but can be anywhere), fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, patchy hair loss, muscle aches, weight loss, fatigue.
  • Control Measures:
    • Congenital Syphilis: Routine syphilis screening and treatment of pregnant women during prenatal care.
    • Secondary Syphilis: Safe sex practices (condom use), regular STI screening, partner notification and treatment.
  • Treatment:
    • Congenital Syphilis: Penicillin G (dosage and duration depend on age and clinical findings).
    • Secondary Syphilis: A single dose of intramuscular benzathine penicillin G.

• Gonorrhea

  • Signs and Symptoms:
    • Males: Painful urination, pus-like discharge from the penis, pain or swelling in one testicle.
    • Females: Increased vaginal discharge, painful urination, vaginal bleeding between periods, abdominal pain. Many women are asymptomatic.
    • Rectal: Anal itching, discharge, bleeding, painful bowel movements.
    • Throat: Sore throat (often asymptomatic).
  • Control Measures: Safe sex practices (condom use), regular STI screening (especially for sexually active individuals), prompt treatment of infected individuals and their partners.
  • Treatment: A combination of injectable ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin or doxycycline.

• Primary Syphilis

  • Signs and Symptoms: A single, firm, round, painless sore called a chancre at the site of infection (genitals, anus, mouth, or lips). Swollen lymph nodes near the chancre.
  • Control Measures: Safe sex practices (condom use), regular STI screening, partner notification and treatment.
  • Treatment: A single dose of intramuscular benzathine penicillin G.