Question

Arsenic drugs are mainly used in the treatment of

• A. Cholera
• B. Typhoid
• C. Syphilis
• D. Jaundice

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Syphilis

The correct option is C.

Explanation for Correct option:

Option C:

1. Arsenic drugs are mainly used in the treatment of syphilis.
2. Examples include Arsphenamine or Salverson.
3. These drugs are more toxic to spirochete bacteria than to humans.

Explanation for the wrong option:
Option A:

Ceftriaxone antibiotics are mainly used to treat sepsis.

Option B:

Ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin is recommended for fully sensitive typhoid cases

Option D:

1. Tetracycline is very effective in treating cholera.
2. It is better than sulfaguanidine, furazolidone, and chloramphenicol in reducing cholera.

Final answer: Arsenic drugs are mainly used in the treatment of Syphilis