Chapter 8 Flashcards
Why do we use STI instead of STD?
STI more inclusive includes infections that are asymptomatic, or show no symptoms
What is STI related stigma?
Refers to peoples awareness that others will judge them negatively for having an STI
What is STI related shame?
The negative feelings people have about themselves when they receive an STI diagnosis
What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that is spread by sexual contact and infects the genital organs of males and females
One of the major reportable sexually transmitted diseases
Recent increases
Who is most likely to get chlamydia?
Young adults age 15-29
What are the male symptoms of chlamydia?
Mucopurulent or watery urethral discharge
Dysuria: painful urination -Burning during urination
Advanced infections may result in epididymitis, prostatitis
- Infertility
- Azoospermia
For male infection can ascend up the urethra to effect prostate etc and effects sperm count
What are the female symptoms of chlamydia?
Females are often asymptomatic
-Changes to vaginal discharges due to infection may be unnoticed
Infection will ascend if un-treated
-Cervicitis, PID
Advanced cases may result in scar tissue in the oviducts
- Infertility
- Ectopic pregnancy
How do you test chlamydia?
Cell cultures or Urinalysis
-NAATs (nucleic acid amplification tests)
How do you treat chlamydia?
Curable with antibiotics
- azithromycin or doxycycline
- Delayed treatment will treat the bacterial infection, but may not address/ reverse damage to reproductive organs
What is the other name for Gonorrhea ?
The clap
The drip
What Is gonorrhea?
Caused by bacteria
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?
Pus-like discharge and painful, burning urination in male but may be asymptomatic in female
-Resultant discharge may be missed
Untreated infections can affect reproductive organs leading to infertility
-Disseminated Gonorrhea can occur via the bloodstream if un-treated
How do you test for gonorrhea?
Sample of discharge is tested
Urinalysis
NAATs (nucleic acid amplification tests)
How do you treat gonorrhea?
Antibiotics (cifixime)- historically
-Treatment issues - Antibiotic resistance documented
Dual therapy with a cephalosporin (cefixime or ceftriaxone)
and Azithromycin
Increased chance to infect partners if treatment
fails
What is syphilis?
Caused by a bacterium Treponema pallidum
What are the symptoms of syphilis?
Symptoms - chancre/chancroid, rash, possible heart, brain and nervous system
damage
- Primary infection may be missed
- Secondary infection can be misdiagnosed without proper testing
What are the different stages go syphilis?
Primary (3 months)
Secondary (6 months)
Latent (1 yr)
Late stage (forever)
What is the primary stage of syphilis?
Chancre present where bacterium entered mucous membrane
-May be missed in females
What is the secondary stage of syphilis?
Generalized body rash
-Non-itchy, resolves with or without treatment (2-6 weeks)
What is the latent stage of syphilis?
Asymptomatic period may last for years
Bacterium burrowing and causing cardiac/NS damage
What is the late stage of syphilis?
Cardiovascular late stage syphilis or Neurosyphilis
Can babies in utero get syphilis?
yes
How do you diagnose syphilis?
Physical exam, examine fluid from chancre
Can isolate bacterial spirochete
Testing is done in 2 steps (depends on stage on infection):
- (1) Blood tests - VDRL; Venereal Disease Research Laboratory which is a screening tool
- (2) Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
What is the treatment for syphilis?
Treatment: single injection of benzathine penicillin G if treating within a year of primary infection
What is HPV?
•There are over 100 strains of HPV
- More than 40 HPV types can infect the genital areas of men and women
- Can lead to oral and throat cancer in men and women
- In terms of the potential to lead to cancer
What are the subtypes of HPV?
- high-risk
- probable high-risk
- low-risk
- undetermined risk