06.1 Infections of the Genital Tract Flashcards
What is the difference between an STI and an STD?
An STI includes asymptomatic cases
Which groups are most at risk of getting an STI?
Younger people
Certain ethnic groups
Low socioeconomic status
Specific aspects of sexual behaviour (e.g. sexual orientation, age of first intercourse, unsafe sex)
What are some factors that are changing the incidence of STIs?
Changing social/sexual behaviour Increased density and growth of populations Greater public awareness Increased GUM attendance Improved diagnostics
What is the most common viral STI?
HPV
What types of HPV does the vaccine protect against?
HPV 6, 11, 16, 18
What is the bacterium that causes Chlamydia called?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?
Urethritis, epididymitis, prostatitis, proctitis, cervicitis, salpingitis, perihepatitis (conjunctivitis)
What is used to treat Chlamydia?
Azithromycin
What are the symptoms of Herpes virus?
Extensive genital ulceration
Dysuria
Inguinal lymphadenopathy
Fever
How is Herpes treated?
Managed with aciclovir
What is the name of the condition caused by Chlamydia or Gonorrhea that causes pelvic inflammatory disease and liver inflammation?
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
What is the bacterium that causes Gonorrhoea?
Neisseria Gonnorhoeae
What is used to treat Gonorrhoea?
Ceftriaxone
What is the bacteria that causes syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
What are the three stages of syhphillis?
- Painless ulcer (chancre)
- Fever + Rash + Lymphadenopathy + Mucosal Lesions
- Neurosyphillis
