Gumma occurs in______________?

Correct answer: C. Tertiary stage of syphilis

  • A. Primary stage of syphilis
  • B. Secondary stage of syphilis
  • C. Tertiary stage of syphilis
  • D. Primary tuberculosis

Explanation

A gumma is a granulomatous destructive lesion of late syphilis and therefore belongs to the tertiary stage. Primary syphilis produces a chancre, while secondary syphilis commonly produces mucocutaneous lesions and generalized lymphadenopathy.

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