7.1 Genital tract infection Flashcards
What is female reproductive system composed of ?
- 2 ovaries
- 2 fallopian tubes
- a uterus
- a mucous membrane lined vagina
- external genitalia
external genitalia of femal repro system consists of what 3 structures ?
- clitoris
- labia
- opening of the vagina
Microorganisms can invade the female reproductive system via what ?
moist mucous membrane of the vagina
male repro system consists of what structures ?
- 2 testes located within the scrotum a system of ducts
- accessory glands
- the penis
- foreskin (hood of skin) covers the penis
Microorganisms can invade male repro system via ?
urethra or skin of the penis
Name 4 common sites of infection of male
- urethra
- testes
- prostate
- epididymis
Name 4 common sites of infection of female
- vulva
- vagina
- cervix
- fallopian tubes
Urogenital tract infections includes infections transmitted how ?
sexually and non-sexually
In urogenital tract infections due to close proximity often what can also be affected ?
urinary tract
In urogenital tract infections why do infections differ between males and females ?
different urogenital anatomy
In both men and women which organ is sterile
kidneys
In women which organs contain normal microbiota ?
distal 1/3 urethra & vagina
In men which part and which organ may contain skin microbiota ?
distal urethra
What does cervix maintain in Upper fem repro tract ?
sterility
cervix and all structures superior to it are …. ?
sterile
related to action & seen / felt
List general signs & symptoms of urogenital tract infections
Burning sensation when urinating
Frequent urination
Blood in semen / urine
Discharge
Pain during intercourse
Abdominal pain
Ulcerations, blisters
Swelling, redness and warm skin
Foul odour
causes leading to urogenital tract infection ?
- sexual transmission
- pregnancy
- menopause hormone changes
- close proximity of anus and urethra
General risk factors for STIs:
- < 25 yrs
- sexual partner + for STI
- previous STI
- co-existent STI
- 2 or more sexual partners in the preceding year
- recent change in sexual partner
- early age of 1st sexual intercourse
- unprotected sexual intercourse:
-> non-barrier contraception
-> low socioeconomic status
-> drug use
-> commercial sex work
Name 15 sexually transmitted infections
- chlamydia
- gonorrhoea
- trichomoniasis
- herpes simplex
- genital warts
- syphilis
- mycoplasm genitalium (Mgen)
- molluscum contagiousum
- Mpox (monkeypox)
- lymphogranuloma venereum
- HPV (16&18)
- pubic lice
- scabies
- HIV
- hepatitis B