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HLSC 124 - Microbiology for Health Professionals > Chapter 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems > Flashcards

Chapter 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems Flashcards

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1
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Do any of these diseases involve endo or exotoxins?

A

NO!

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2
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Is urine sterile?

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Heck no

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3
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What is cystitis?

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inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Why is cystitis more common in females?

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-they have a shorter urethra so bacteria travels easier to the bladder
-they also have an easier entry point for bacteria (urethra is near anus)

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What are the symptoms of cystitis?

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-dysuria (painful urination)
-pyuria (pus/leukocytes in urine)

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6
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75% of cystitis is cause by ________ and the other 25% is caused by _________

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E. coli; Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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7
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Which form of the cystitis infection is more dangerous?

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E. coli

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8
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What is honeymoon cystitis?

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-UTI caused by sexual intercourse

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9
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What % of female cystitis infections are caused by sexual intercourse?

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33%

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10
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Contraceptive use is associated with cystitis is females or males?

A

females

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11
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What does cystitis in males often cause?

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-enlarged prostate gland
-impeded urine flow

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12
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What is used to treat cystitis?

A

trimethoprim-sulfamethexazole

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13
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What is urethritis?

A

inflammation of the urethra

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14
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What is pyelonephritis?

A

inflammation of one or both kidneys

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15
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What pathogen causes pyelonephritis?

A

E. coli

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16
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Pyelonephritis happens in 25% of untreated _______ cases

A

cystitis

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17
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Symptoms of Pyelonephritis

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-fever
-chills
-nausea
-vomiting
-back pain

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18
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What occurs in chronic pyelonephritis?

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-scar tissue on kidneys impairs their function

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What is a symptom of chronic pyelonephritis?

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excessive sweating

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20
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What antibiotic is used to treat pyelonephritis?

A

cephalosporins

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21
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What pathogen causes gonorrhea?

A

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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-gram-negative
-diplococci
-attach via fimbriae

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23
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Where does gonorrhea attach?

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oral or urogenital mucosa

24
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What is “the drip”?

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-a symptom of gonorrhea in males
-pus discharge with microbes in it

25
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What is a possible result of gonorrhea in males?

A

-infection moves upwards and impedes testicular function
-can lead to sterility

26
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Which region of the female does gonorrhea affect?

A

cervical region

27
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Females

A

-females are mostly asymptomatic
-burning cervix
-difficulty urinating

28
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If gonorrhea moves upward in females it can lead to…

A

-transmission to baby if pregnant

29
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Neonatal Gonorrheal Opthalmia

A

blindness in newborns

30
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How does pharyngeal gonorrhea occur?

A

oral sex transmission

31
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How does anal gonorrhea occur?

A

-anal sex
-spread from genitals

32
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If untreated gonorrhea can lead to…

A

-endocarditis
-meningitis
-arthritis

33
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How is gonorrhea treated?

A

-cephalosporins
-fluoroquinolones

34
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How is gonorrhea diagnosed?

A

-gram stain
-ELISA
-PCR

35
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A

term form any extensive bacterial infection of the female pelvic organs

36
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What are serious complications of PID?

A

-fallopian tube rupture
-sterility

37
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PID is a polymicrobial infection meaning…

A

-it can be caused by many bateria
-usually N. gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis

38
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Salpingitis

A

-infection of the uterine tubes
-most serious form of PID

39
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PID can lead to an ________ pregnancy (Hint: in uterine tube)

A

ectopic

40
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What is PID treated using?

A

-doxycycline and cefoxitin

41
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What is nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)?

A

any inflammation of the urethra not caused by N. gonorrhoeae

42
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What are the symptoms of NGU?

A

-painful urination
-water discharge
-PID

43
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What usually causes NGU?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

44
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How is NGU diagnosed?

A

-culturing
-PCR

45
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How is NGU treated?

A

-doxycycline
-azithromycin

46
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What bacteria causes syphilis?

A

Treponema palladium

47
Q

Where does syphilis invade?

A

mucosa or skin breaks

48
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Primary Stage Syphilis

A

-chancre (pus filled sore)
-bacteria has spread to CV and lymphatic system

49
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Where does the chancre infect women?

A

cervix

50
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Secondary Stage Syphilis

A

-oral sores
-skin rash all over body (even palms and soles)
-fever, lethargy, weakness, hair loss

51
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How is syphilis spread?

A

-sexual intercourse
-asexually (ie. contact with healthcare staff)

52
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Latent Syphilis

A

-no symptoms
-danger of congenital infection (damage to fetus)

53
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What is the frequency of syphilis cases entering the tertiary stage?

A

25% of untreated cases after many years of latent phase

54
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What is tertiary syphilis classified by?

A

-Gummas lesions on skin and organs

55
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What is used to treat syphilis?

A

benzathine penicillin

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