Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
Causative Agent and its classification (Chlamydia)
A
Chlamydia Trachomatis (Bacteria)
2
Q
Incubation Period (Chlamydia)
A
2 to 3 weeks
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms for females (Chlamydia)
A
VABID
1. Vaginal Discharge: thick heavy grayish/whitish/yellowish discharge
2. Abdominal Pain
3. Burning on Urination, Itching
4. Dyspareunia
4
Q
Signs and Symptoms for males (Chlamydia)
A
PB
1. Penile Discharge: thick heavy grayish/ whitish/ yellowish discharge
2. Burning on urination, Itching (urethral opening)
5
Q
Treatment (Chlamydia)
A
Doxycycline 100 mg PO/BID/21 days
6
Q
Complications in Pregnancy (Chlamydia)
A
PENNISS
1. Premature birth
2. Ectopic Pregnancy
3. Neonatal Conjunctivitis
4. Newborn chlamydial pneumonia
5. Infertility
6. Still birth
7. Salpingitis
