Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
Causative organism?
A
Chlamydia Trachomatis
2
Q
What type of bacteria is chlamydia trachomatis?
A
Gram negative
3
Q
What serotypes of chlamydia trachomatis cause genital infection in humans?
A
D - K
4
Q
Male symptoms of chlamydia?
A
Discharge
- Watery
5
Q
Female symptoms of chlamydia?
A
Discharge
Post-coital bleeding
6
Q
What percentage of men are asymptomatic?
A
> 70%
7
Q
What percentage of women are asymptomatic?
A
> 80%
8
Q
Investigation?
A
Triple swab
- NAAT
9
Q
What are the collection methods of chlamydia samples?
A
First void urine
Urethral swab
Anal swab
- If anal infection
10
Q
Pharma treatment?
A
Azithromycin
OR
Doxycycline
11
Q
When would doxycycline be used?
A
Rectal infection
Penicillin allergy
12
Q
Follow up?
A
Re-infection test
- 3-12 months
Inform sexual partners
13
Q
What type of bacteria is gonococcus?
A
Gram negative diplococci
