Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
What organism causes chlamydia?
A
Chlamydia trachomatis
2
Q
What type of organism is chlamydia trachomatis?
A
Gram negative
3
Q
What are risk factors for chlamydia?
A
<25 years
Recent change in sexual partner
No use of barrier contraception
Concurrent STI
4
Q
What are the features of chlamydia in women?
A
Often asymptomatic
Dysuria
Abnormal discharge
IMB
Dyspareunia
5
Q
What are the features of chlamydia in men?
A
Dysuria
Abnormal discharge
Epididymo-orchitis
6
Q
Where else can chlamydia infect?
A
Eye
Pharynx
Rectum
7
Q
What investigations are done for suspected chlamydia?
A
NAAT swab
- vulvovaginal swab
- high vaginal swab
- urethral swab
- first catch urine sample
8
Q
How is chlamydia managed?
A
Contact tracing
Doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days
Avoid sex until treatment complete
9
Q
What are complications of chlamydia?
A
PID
Chronic pelvic pain
Conjunctivitis
Reactive arthritis
