Balanitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is balanitis
A
Inflammation of the penis glans
2
Q
What are causes of balanitis
A
Infections
Hygiene issues
Drug interactions
Chemical irritants
3
Q
What are the most common infections in balanitis
A
Candida spp.
Streptococcus & Staphylococcus species.
4
Q
Who is at high risk for Balanitis
A
Diabetics, uncircumcised, and immunocompromised
5
Q
S/s and clinical findings of balanitis
A
Pain, Pruritis, Glans burning or tenderness, Dysuria, Discharge
Erythema, Swelling, Ulcerations & scaling, Localized lymphadenopathy
6
Q
Treatment plan for balanitis
A
Retract foreskin and clean with warm water or saline QD- BID
Antifungal cream
7
Q
What would suggest emergent issue in balanitis
A
Urinary retention, penile cellulitis, phimosis
