Infectious disease in Gyne Flashcards
1
Q
Infections in gynaecology?
A
Bacterial vaginosis Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoea Trichomonas vaginalis Candida albicans Herpes simplex virus (HSV) Syphilis Genital warts (HPV) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) HIV
2
Q
what is Commonest cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in the reproductive age?
A
Bacterial Vaginosis
3
Q
Bacterial Vaginosis Diagnostic criteria ?
A
Diagnosis (Amsel criteria – presence of 3 required for dx) Characteristic discharge Microscopy: Clue cells Vaginal pH >4.5 Positive whiff-amine test
4
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Pathophysiology of Bacterial Vaginosis?
A
Overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria (especially Gardnerella vaginalis) replace the normal lactobacilli and result in an increase of vaginal pH
