cervical infections Flashcards

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most common causes of intectious cervicitis

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Neisseria gonorrheoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
herpes simples virus
human papilloma virus
trichomoniasis
mycoplasma genitalium
cytomegalovirus
bacterial vaginosis
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If untreated, cervicitis can lead to

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Pelvic inflammatory disease
higher risk of infertility
ectopic pregnancy
chronic pelvic pain

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methods for testing gonorrhea

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urethral gram stain
culture on Thayer-Martin media
DNA probes
DNA amplification techniques on cervical or urine specimens

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Testing for chlamydia

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nucleic acid amplification techniques on cervical or urine specimens

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HPV infection testing

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cervical cytology (Pap test) and HPV testing are used with colposcopy and biopsy

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The signs of cervicitis

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edema and increased vascularity, making the cervix appear swollen and reddened.

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Cervicitis can be diagnosed histologically when

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polymorphonuclear leukocytes, lymphocytes, or histiocytes are noted

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The cervix is in direct contact with the vagina and is exposed to

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viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic agents

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Cervical infections occur in the absence of

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vaginal disease

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Through sexual contact, the cervix may be infected with

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N gonorrhoeae, C trachomatis, HSV, HPV, and Mycoplasma spp.

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Why is screening high-risk populations important?

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Because many women are asymptomatic

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Patients diagnosed with gonorrhea or chlamydia are at risk for infection with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Counseling and testing should be offered for

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syphilis, hepatitis B, and HIV, as well as testing for HPV

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Pathogenesis of C trachomatis

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C trachomatis is often “silent,” an undiagnosed, ongoing infection may ascend into the endometrial cavity to the fallopian tubes, causing salpingitis as well as pelvic peritonitis.

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Complications of chlamydia

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With the cervix as a reservoir, the organism may infect the fetus during its passage through the birth canal. C trachomatis transmitted to the eyes causes trachoma and inclusion conjunctivitis or pneumonia of the newborn.

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Pathogenesis of N. gonorrhoeae

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Cervical infection which ascends to infect the endometrium and fallopian tubes.

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At what time in a woman’s cycle is she most at risk for cervicitis ascending into the upper reproductive tract?

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at the end of menses when there is no protective mucus plug.

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Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome or perihepatitis

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rare complication usually caused by C trachomatis and N gonorrhoeae and is characterized by adhesions between the liver and the parietal peritoneum.

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2 types of HSV

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herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)

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Which HSV infection causes most of the genital herpes infections

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HSV-2

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When can HSV-1 cause genital herpes

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oral-genital or genital-genital contact

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HSV infection presentation

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cervical lesions similar to those found on the vulva. First the lesion is vesicular and then becomes an ulcer. Primary infections may be extensive and severe, producing constitutional symptoms of low-grade fever, myalgia, and malaise lasting approximately 2 weeks. The ulcers heal without scarring. Once infection has occurred, even after healing, the virus continues to reside in the nerve cells of the affected area for life.

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HSV recurrence

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less severe in symptoms and duration

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HSV is found in the lesions caused by HSV infection, but viral shedding can also occur

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in asymptomatic patients without obvious lesions. Women with either active infection or asymptomatic HSV shedding from normal-appearing skin can infect their infants during vaginal delivery. Those with a positive HSV test near term are advised to undergo caesarean section.

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HPV is spread by

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skin-to-skin contact

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Women with vulvar HPV lesions should be assessed for
cervical HPV lesions and infection
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Appearance of cervical HSV lesions
The cervical lesions are flatter than typical genital warts (condylomata acuminata) seen on the vulva and perianal skin. In fact, they often are invisible to the naked eye, becoming visible only after application of a dilute solution of acetic acid (acetowhite epithelium) or by colposcopic examination (white epithelium, mosaicism, and coarse punctation).
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Low risk HPV types
6, 11, 42, 43, 44, 54, 55 (associated with benign lesions of the cervix)
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High risk HPV types
16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 46, 56 (associated with intraepithelial neoplasia and invasive cancers)
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What percent of HPV infections resolve in 1 year? | In two years?
70% in one year | 90% by 2 years
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Persistent HPV infection may progress to
precancerous lesions and, over time, cervical cancer
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Most important strategies for prevention of cervicitis
Abstinence condoms barrier methods
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Which STIs should be screened for yearly in high risk populations, regardless of symptoms
gonorrhea and chlamydia--most prevalent in young adults aged 19-25 significant long-term complications
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at risk populations for STI
``` multiple partners 19-25 inconsistent use of condoms or barrier previous hx STI current or prior drug abusers ```
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when should pregnant women be screened for syphilis and HIV
at the first prenatal visit
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Pregnant women with a history of HSV should be screened
near term
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Women at high risk of premature delivery should be screened for
bacterial vaginosis
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The prompt recognition and proper repair of cervical lacerations lessen the risk of
cervical stenosis and cervical incompetence in future pregnancies.
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When hysterectomy is performed, if possible, the cervix should be
removed to minimize the risk of cervical diseases.
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Common s/sx acute cervicitis
Purulent vaginal discharge Some women have vaginal bleeding, most frequently after sexual intercourse, although intermenstrual bleeding and bleeding during examination can also occur. burning and itching
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In acute cervicitis, the pathogen may be determined by the appearance of
cervical discharge
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thick and creamy discharge
gonorrheal infection
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foamy and greenish-white discharge
trichomonal infection
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white/curd-like discharge
candidiasis
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thin and gray discharge
bacterial vaginosis
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Amine or fishy odor when combined with KOH
bacterial vaginosis
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purulent discharge from a reddened, congested cervix, or may be asymptomatic, without visible signs
Chlamydia
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acutely inflamed, edematous cervix with purulent discharge from cervical os
N. gonorrhoeae
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strawberry-like appearance covers the ectocervix and may extend to the adjacent vaginal mucosa.
trichomonal infection
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white cheesy exudate may be difficult to wipe away and once wiped off usually leaves punctate hemorrhagic areas
candidiasis
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which organisms of cervicitis may be accompanied by urethritis with frequency, urgency, and dysuria
Gonorrheal or chlamydial
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If any infection is associated with acute salpingitis, the symptoms and signs will include
pelvic peritonitis
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Postcoital bleeding or intermenstrual spotting may occur because of
hyperemia of the infected cervix associated with freely bleeding areas. Cervical friability with bleeding occurs when endocervical smears are obtained.
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Colposcopic findings of acute cervicitis reveal
an altered microangioarchitecture with marked increase in the surface capillaries, which when viewed end-on may show a pattern of diffuse “punctation.”
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characteristic double-hairpin capillaries
Trichomoniasis
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Colposcopic picture in an inflammatory process
diffuse with ill-defined margins in contrast with the localized and sharply demarcated vascular changes associated with intraepithelial neoplasia
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when colposcopic changes with malignancy are present alongside those associated with inflammation:
Invasive cancer with is secondarily infected
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Chief sx of chronic cervicitis
leukorrhea | Less diffuse as acute cervicitis, but may still cause vulvar irritation.
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discharge in chronic cervicitis
The discharge may be frankly purulent and variable in color, or may simply be thick, tenacious, turbid mucus. Intermenstrual or postcoital bleeding may occur.
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Associated sx of chronic cervicitis
lower abdominal pain, lumbosacral backache, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria.
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Inspection of the chronically infected cervix often reveals
only abnormal discharge, with the upper vagina appearing normal.
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Mucopurulent cervicitis is defined as
evidence of purulent material on inspection of an inflamed cervix along with 10 or more polymorphonuclear leukocytes per high-powered microscopic field seen on Gram's stain of the discharge.
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In acute cervicitis with N gonorrhoeae, the sensitivity of Gram's stain for detection of diplococci is only
50%
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In symptomatic patients, with signs suggesting Trichomonas, further testing of
nucleic acid amplification, culture testing may be necessary
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Bacterial vaginosis can be seen on saline wet mount by
the coating of epithelial cells with bacteria called “clue cells.”
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Bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed by using
Amsel criteria: thin homogeneous white, yellow discharge, presence of the “clue cells” on microscopy, vaginal pH >4.5, and fishy odor on adding alkaline 10% potassium hydroxide solution. Presence of 3 of these criteria will confirm the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
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Candidal infections can be seen on potassium hydroxide preparations, with the distinctive presence of
hyphae
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More recently, infection is detected more reliably than culture with
nucleic acid amplification methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), transcription-mediated amplification, and strand displacement amplification. high sensitivity and specificity (82–100%) simultaneous detection of both N gonorrhoeae and C trachomatis from the same specimen.
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Enzyme immunoassay and direct fluorescent antibody rely on
antigen detection and have a sensitivity ranging from 70–80%, but the specimen still requires invasive testing using a swab from the cervix or urethra.
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HSV infection can be detected by
viral culture, PCR, and direct fluorescence antibody. Most laboratories are moving toward nonculture assays such as PCR, which offer high sensitivity and specificity.
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Syphilis is detected by using
nontreponemal rapid plasma reagin (RPR) or Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) tests and subsequent confirmation with microhemagglutination assay for Treponema pallidum (MHA-TP), fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption (FTA-ABS) tests.
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most effective strategy for detecting abnormal cervical pathology.
Combining HPV testing with cervical cytology
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If cytology is abnormal
colposcopy with directed biopsy is advised.
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In uncomplicated cervicitis not accompanied by salpingitis, the white count may be
normal
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With salpingitis, a leukocytosis is
common with an elevated white count. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate may be slightly elevated.
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cytologic cervical testing may delineate
Cellular changes of mild dysplasia (low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion [SIL]), moderate or severe dysplasia (carcinoma in situ [CIS], high-grade SIL), and invasive cancer
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Nuclear enlargement, clumping of chromatin, hyperchromatism, and nucleoli, as well as cytoplasmic eosinophilia and poorly defined cell membranes, are nonspecific findings of
cytologic atypia.
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large numbers of polymorphonuclear leukocytes or histiocytes indicate
acute cervicitis.
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When the inflammatory cells are so dense that the epithelial cells are obscured
the smear should be repeated after the inflammatory process has been treated.
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HPV infection is characterized histologically by
squamous epithelial cell enlargement, multinucleation, and the perinuclear “halo” effect of koilocytosis.
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Enlarged, multinucleated cells with ground-glass cytoplasm and nuclei containing inclusion bodies are indicative of
HSV infection
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Both N gonorrhoeae and C trachomatis infections produce a nonspecific acute inflammatory reaction of
nonspecific acute inflammatory reaction of edema and increased vascularity, and the cervix becomes swollen and reddened. Gross appearance of acute cervicitis must be distinguished clinically and histologically from cervical ectopy.
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Histopathology of cervical infections - -visual inspection - -microscopic inspection - -post infection
Infection causes the glandular epithelium to hyperfunction, producing a copious purulent or mucopurulent exudate and mucus mixed with inflammatory cells. Microscopically, stromal edema and infiltration by polymorphonuclear leukocytes are seen, and some mucous membrane may be denuded. As the acute infection subsides, swelling and redness disappear, and polymorphonuclear leukocytes are replaced by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages—the histologic picture of chronic cervicitis.
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Almost all parous women may have findings characteristic of chronic cervicitis on biopsy that are not significant unless
they also have clinical signs and symptoms of cervicitis.
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Infectious cervicitis must be distinguished from
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Colposcopy is a useful adjunct. Cervical cytology and histologic examination by endocervical curettage and biopsy may help distinguish chronic cervicitis from cervical neoplasia.
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N gonorrhoeae or C trachomatis cervicitis is often complicated by
salpingitis and pelvic inflammatory disease
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salpingitis and pelvic inflammatory disease are associated with
an increased risk of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
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The occurrence of gonorrheal or chlamydial cervicitis in HIV-infected women has been reported to be associated with increased shedding of
HIV-1 that, in turn, increases the infectiveness of these women.
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What is the risk of cancer in women with history of genital infection.
Not increased. Although, hx of genital infection is more common among women with carcinoma of the cervix.
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Considerations for treatment
Nature of infection Pregnancy/breastfeeding plans for future pregnancy Severity of infection as indicated by: salpingitis/previous treatment
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Instrumentation should be avoided during acute cervicitis to minimize the risk of
ascending infection.
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Treatment for trichomoniasis
``` Metronidazole 2 grams PO, single dose or tinidazole 2 grams PO single dose or metronidazole 500 mg BID x 7 days. Cure rate 90-95%. ```
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What should be avoided while taking metronidazole or tinidazole?
alcohol--throughout treatment and for 24-72 hours afterward.
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Treatment for pregnant/breastfeeding with thichomoniasis
Metronidazole 2 grams PO single dose. If breastfeeding, stop breastfeeding for 12-24 hours after treatment. Treat sex partners and avoid sex until both partners are cured. Topical forms are available, but less efficacious.
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Treatment for candidiasis
Topically applied azole drugs. | Course may be 1,3,or 7 days, depending on severity of infection.
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Specific medications for candidiasis
butoconazole 2% cream 5 grams intravaginally for 3 days clotrimazole 1% cream 5 grams intravaginally for 7-14 days clotrimazole 100mg vaginal tab for 7 days miconazole 25 cream 5 grams intravaginally for 7 days Miconazole 200 mg vaginal suppository for 3 days, or 100mg for 7 days Single dose 150mg fluconazole by mouth
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most prevalent genital ulcerative lesions in the United States.
Genital herpes, syphilis, and, less commonly, chancroid
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the workup for all genital ulcers should include
serologic screening for syphilis, culture/antigen testing for herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 and HSV-2, and culture for Haemophilus ducreyi in areas where chancroid is prevalent. More than 1 infectious etiology may be present in a single lesion.
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Herpes Simplex | Essentials of Diagnosis
Most commonly caused by HSV-2 but increasingly also caused by HSV-1 Painful genital ulcers Chronic, lifelong, relapsing condition Transmissible even in the absence of lesions Antivirals improve symptoms, speed healing of lesions, and may decrease asymptomatic viral shedding
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the majority of genital herpes infections are transmitted by persons
unaware that they have the infection or who are asymptomatic when transmission occurs.
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Patients should be counseled that viral shedding
can occur during asymptomatic periods and that this can lead to transmission. Consistent condom use is associated with a decline in transmission of genital HSV infection.
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For patients with symptomatic genital HSV-2 infection and an uninfected partner,
chronic suppressive therapy to reduce clinical recurrences and viral transmission should be considered. Valacyclovir (500 mg daily) is the best-studied regimen for this specific indication and offers the convenience of once-daily dosing; however, acyclovir may be a reasonable alternative.
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Symptoms and signs of genital herpes
Classically, patients present with multiple painful vesicular or ulcerative lesions on the genitals. May be absent--especially if caused by HSV-1
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Patients with a primary HSV infection may, in addition to painful ulceration, have
multiple constitutional symptoms such as fever, headaches, and malaise.
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preferred tests for HSV in symptomatic patients
Cell culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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Failure to detect HSV by culture or PCR does not indicate an absence of HSV infection, because
viral shedding is intermittent.
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for serologically. Immunoglobulin (Ig)M testing for HSV is not useful, because
the IgM tests are not type-specific and might also be positive during recurrent episodes of herpes.
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Type-specific HSV serologic assays may be useful in the evaluation of the following situations:
patients with recurrent genital symptoms or atypical symptoms with negative HSV cultures, patients with a clinical diagnosis of genital herpes without laboratory confirmation, and patients who have a partner with genital herpes.
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during the first several weeks after HSV infection, what types of antibodies develop?
type specific and non-type specific persist indefinitely can be tested for serologically
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The presence of type-specific HSV-2 antibody implies
anogenital infection
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Lack of symptoms in an HSV-1 seropositive person does not distinguish
anogenital from orolabial or cutaneous infection.
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Regardless of site of infection, persons with HSV-1 are at risk for acquiring
HSV-2.
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Complications associated with HSV infection
Urinary retention due to severe dysuria with extensive genital lesions. Rarely, can develop manifestations of disseminated infection, pneumonitis, hepatitis, or CNS complications such as meningoencephalitis. Hospitalize for monitoring and IV antivirals.
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Systemic treatment for herpes
help to control the symptoms of herpes episodes and may also be used as daily suppressive therapy. Do not eradicate latent virus, nor affect the risk, frequency, or severity of recurrences after drug discontinued.
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Medications for first episode of herpes
First clinical episode: Choose one: Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times a day for 7–10 days Acyclovir 200 mg orally 5 times a day for 7–10 days Famciclovir 250 mg orally 3 times a day for 7–10 days Valacyclovir 1 g orally twice a day for 7–10 days **May treat longer than 10 days if symptoms not resolved
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Suppression therapy for genital herpes
# Choose one of the following: Acyclovir 200 mg orally twice a day Famciclovir 250 mg orally twice a day Valacyclovir 500 mg orally once a day (may be less effective than the other regimens in patients with >10 episodes per year) Valacyclovir 1g orally once a day
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EPISODIC THERAPY FOR RECURRENT GENITAL HERPES
# Choose one of the following: Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times a day for 5 days Acyclovir 800 mg orally twice a day for 5 days Acyclovir 800 mg orally 3 times a day for 2 days Famciclovir 125 mg orally twice a day for 5 days Famciclovir 1 g orally twice a day for 1 day Famciclovir 500 mg once, followed by 250 mg twice daily for 2 days Valacyclovir 500 mg orally twice a day for 3 days Valacyclovir 1 g orally once a day for 5 days
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HSV Recommendations to pregnant women
Abstain from sex during third trimester with partners who are HSV positive. All should be asked about history of HSV At onset of labor, all women should be questioned carefully and examined for herpetic lesions. Women without symptoms or signs of genital herpes or its prodrome can deliver vaginally. C-Section does not eliminate risk, but greatly reduces it.
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Treatment of HSV-pregnancy
Acyclovir PO to pregnant women with first-episode genital herpes or severe recurrent herpes. Reduces frequency of ceserean. May be offered for suppression from approximately 36 weeks gestation
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HSV with HIV treatment
# Choose one of the following: a. Suppression Acyclovir 400–800 mg orally 2–3 times a day Famciclovir 500 mg orally twice a day Valacyclovir 500 mg orally twice a day B. Episodic Infection Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times a day for 5–10 days Famciclovir 500 mg orally twice a day for 5–10 days Valacyclovir 1 g orally twice a day for 5–10 days
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Chancroid essentials of diagnosis
Caused by gram-negative rod Haemophilus ducreyi Painful, tender genital ulcer Suppurative inguinal adenopathy
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Exposure to chancroid is usually through
coitus, but accidentally acquired lesions of the hands have been reported. The incubation period is typically 4–10 days. Chancroid is a reportable disease.
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If patient is diagnosed with chancroid, how is partner treated
Treat regardless of symptoms if they have had sexual contact in the 10 days preceding partner's onset of symptoms.
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chancroid lesion
begins as an erythematous papule that evolves into a pustule and ultimately degenerates into a saucer-shaped ragged ulcer circumscribed by an inflammatory wheal. Typically, the lesion is very tender and produces a heavy, foul discharge that is contagious. Patients typically have more than 1 ulcer, and these are almost exclusively confined to the genital region.
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Painful inguinal adenitis related to chancroid
The nodes may undergo liquefaction, producing fluctuant buboes that may become necrotic and drain spontaneously.
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CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (disordered growth)
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VAIN
Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia
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VIN
vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
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PAIN
perianal intraepithelial neoplasia
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5 categories of Pelvic infection
Pelvic inflammatory disease, including tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) Puerperal infections Postoperative pelvic infection after gynecologic surgery Abortion-associated infections Secondary to other infections
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Pelvic inflammatory disease essentials of diagnosis
Inflammation of upper female genital tract usually polymicrobial often diagnosed clinically based on the presence of cervical motion tenderness or uterine or adnexal tenderness criteria exist to determine whether to manage patient as inpatient or outpatient may result in pelvic scarring and infertility
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Pathogenesis of PID
``` spectrum of inflammatory disorders of the upper female genital tract. Any combination of: endometriosis salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess pelvic peritonitis STI (gonorrhoeae and trachomatis) microorganisms from vaginal flora ```
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normal vaginal flora
anaerobes, G vaginalis, Haemophilus influenzae, enteric gram-negative rods, and Streptococcus agalactiae
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Prevention of PID
Screening and treatment of sexually active women and their partners. (60 days preceding onset of symptoms) Early diagnosis and eradication to prevent salpingitis abstain from sex until no symptoms
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PID clinical findings Subjective:
may be subtle or mild, though early diagnosis important Clinical diagnosis is appropriate, but often imprecise c/o insidious or acute onset lower abdominal/pelvic pain--usually bilateral sensation of pelvic pressure or back pain offten associated with purulent vaginal discharge Nausea with or without vomiting HA with general lassitude. No fever required for Dx
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PID clinical findings Objective:
Abdominal tenderness in both lower quadrants somewhat distended abdomen BS hypoactive or absent Pelvic exam: inflammation of the periurethral (Skene) or Bartholin's glands as well as purulent cervical discharge. Bimanual exam: extreme tenderness on cervical and uterine movement and palpation of the parametria.
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CDC guidelines on when to start emperic tx of PID
sexually active young women and other woman at risk for STDs if 1. experiencing pelvic or lower abdominal pain 2. no cause other than PID can be identified 3. 1 of the following: (a) cervical motion tenderness (b) uterine tenderness (c) adnexal tenderness
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Labs for PID
Vaginal fluid: abundant WBC Leukocytosis with shift to the left ESR, CRP elevated Endocervical swabs culture gonorrheoeae or trachomatis. (BTW these might all be normal) Endometrial biopsy is definitive, but hardly done.
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Imaging for PID
Laparoscopy/salpingitis, endometriosis--useful adjuct
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DDx PID
``` acute appendicitis ectopic pregnancy ruptured corpus luteum cyst with hemorrhage diverticulitis infected septic abortion torsion of an adnexal mass degeneration of a leiomyoma endometriosis acute UTI regional enteritis ulcerative colitis ```
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Complications of PID
``` pelvic or generalized peritonitis prolonged ilius septic pelvic thrombophlebitis abscess formation with adnexal destruction/infertility intestinal adhesions and obstruction Rarely: dermatitis gonococcal arthritis bacteremia with septic shock ```
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Tx PID
All regimens should be effective against gonorrhea and chlamydia. Outpatient Therapy RECOMMENDED REGIMENS Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose (or other parenteral third-generation cephalosporin), plus Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 14 days, with or without Metronidazole 500 mg orally twice a day for 14 days or Cefoxitin 2 g IM in a single dose and probenecid 1 g orally in a single dose administered concurrently, plus Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 14 days, with or without Metronidazole 500 mg orally twice a day for 14 days
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Hospitalize PID pt if:
Patient in whom surgical emergencies (eg, appendicitis) cannot be excluded Patient who are pregnant Patients who have not responded well to outpatient oral therapy Patients who are unable to tolerate or comply with outpatient therapy Patients who have severe illness, nausea and vomiting, or high fever Patients with tubo-ovarian abscess