Clamydia Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is it ?
A
Serotype D and k
One of the most causes of PID
2
Q
Types of infection
A
- Salpingitis
- cervicitis
- urethritis
- procititis
3
Q
Complications
A
PID
Ectopic pregnancy
Infertility
4
Q
Clinical features
A
- mucopurelent vaginal discharge
- intermenstrual bleeding
- postcoital bleeding
- Dysuria
- polyuria
- dysparuria
5
Q
Screening
A
Annual MRI screening
For
Sexually active less than or equal to 24
Women more than 24 years
6
Q
Diagnostics
A
Nucleic acid amplification test ( gold standard )
- PCR detect the organisms RNA or DNA from vaginal swab
7
Q
Treatment
A
Doxycycline or azithromycin or levofloxacin
Azithromycin for pregnant
If gonococcal infection is suspected ( azithromycin + ceftriaxone )
