Chlamydia Flashcards
What type of bacteria is Chlamydia trachomatis?
Chlamydia trachomatis is a gram-negative bacteria.
What is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK?
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK.
What increases the risk of catching chlamydia?
Being young, sexually active, and having multiple partners increases the risk.
What percentage of cases are asymptomatic in men and women?
50% in men and 75% in women.
What should everyone that tests positive for chlamydia do?
They should have a re-test three months after treatment.
What are the minimum tests performed at a GUM clinic for STI screening?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis (blood test), HIV (blood test).
What are the two types of swabs used in sexual health testing?
Charcoal swabs and Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) swabs.
What do charcoal swabs allow for?
Microscopy, culture, and sensitivities.
What can charcoal swabs confirm?
Bacterial vaginosis, Candidiasis, Gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, and other bacteria like group B streptococcus (GBS).
What do NAAT tests check for?
They check directly for the DNA or RNA of the organism.
What is the order of preference for NAAT testing in women?
Endocervical, vulvovaginal, and then urine.
What are common symptoms of chlamydia in women?
Abnormal vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, painful sex, and painful urination.
What are common symptoms of chlamydia in men?
Urethral discharge or discomfort, painful urination, epididymo-orchitis, and reactive arthritis.
What are examination findings for chlamydia?
Pelvic or abdominal tenderness, cervical motion tenderness, inflamed cervix, and purulent discharge.
What tests are used to diagnose chlamydia?
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) using vulvovaginal swab, endocervical swab, first-catch urine sample, urethral swab, rectal swab, or pharyngeal swab.
