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Investigation protocals for
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Thanks in advance
Primary: nontreponemal serologic test (RPR or VDRL), Darkfield microspcopy of the lesion to see the spirochete. Direct antigen test ( MHA-TP or F TA-ABS) to confirm.

Secondary:Clinical symptoms plus positive serologic tests

Tertiary: I am not too sure
Tertiary: DIFFERENT system involvement such as CNS associated with positive serology
agree