10. STIs Flashcards
Name the 4 STI syndromes?
Genital discharge
Genital warts
Genital ulcers
Sexually transmitted and bloodborne viruses
What is the main presentation of HPV?
Genital warts found on:
- Shaft of penis (male)
- Vagina, vulva, cervix (female)
What is the main presentation of chlamydia trachomatis?
Urethritis
What is the main presentation of candida albicans?
vaginal thrush
What is the main presentation of trichomonas vaginalis?
Vaginitis
Lymphogranuloma venereum
What is the main presentation of Herpes simplex virus?
Genital herpes
What is the main presentation of neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Gonorrhoea
What is the main presentation of HIV?
AIDS
What is the main presentation of treponema pallidum?
Syphilis
What is the main presentation of hep b?
Hepatitis
What is the main presentation of Hsemophilus ducreyi?
Chancroid
STI risk factors?
Young age Failure to use barrier contraceptives Non-regular sexual relationships Homosexuality IV drug use African origin Social deprivation Prostitution Poor access to advice and treatment of STIs
What individual factos predispose to risky sexual behaviour?
Low self-esteem
Lack of skills
Lack of knowledge of the risks of unsafe sex
What external influences predispose to risky sexual behaviour?
Peer pressure
Attitude
Prejudices of society
Which service provisions predispose to risky sexual behaviour?
Accessibility of sexual health services
Lack of resources such as condoms
HPV, mechanism?
Induces hyperplastic epithelial lesions
Types exhibit tissue/cell specificity
Incubation period of HPV
1-6 months
which HPV types are most important?
Types 6, 11, 16 and 18 most important
What is are variety of consequences of HPV?
Cervical carcinoma
Urogenital warts
Laryngeal papillomas
Common, flat and plantar warts
Identification and treatment of HPV?
Seen on colposcopy after staining
Treatment:
- Podophyllum
- Cryo
- Laser
- Surgery
HPV vaccine, what is available?
Based on VLP1 (papillomavirus-like particle) a major capsid protein
Two killed vaccines available:
1. Cervarix
2. Gardasil
What is the current administration plan for HPV?
To girls 12-13yrs before they are sexually active
Protection against most cases of cervical cancer.