Sexually transmitted infections mnemonic

Features of congenital syphilis

The mnemonic

TKD

What each word stands for

  • TTeeth: Hutchinson's notched peg-shaped incisors
  • KKeratitis: interstitial keratitis
  • DDeafness: eighth nerve deafness

Why it matters clinically

Classic late congenital syphilis triad.

Where it stops being reliable

Not the early signs such as snuffles and rash.

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Common questions

What is the Sexually transmitted infections mnemonic?

TKD. It helps you recall: Features of congenital syphilis.

What does "T" stand for?

Teeth: Hutchinson's notched peg-shaped incisors

What does "K" stand for?

Keratitis: interstitial keratitis

What does "D" stand for?

Deafness: eighth nerve deafness

What are all the parts of the TKD mnemonic?

T: Teeth: Hutchinson's notched peg-shaped incisors; K: Keratitis: interstitial keratitis; D: Deafness: eighth nerve deafness.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Sexually transmitted infections in Dermatology.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Not the early signs such as snuffles and rash.

How is this useful clinically?

Classic late congenital syphilis triad.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Dermatology question about Sexually transmitted infections.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.