Diseases CPA #4

Question 1

pathogen name: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Garderella vaginalis.

Pathogen Type: bacteria

Key s/s: bdominal pain and inflammation of the uterus, uterine tubes, or ovaries. If left untreated, it can result in ectopic pregnancies, sterility, miscarriages, and possibly cause the development of cervical cancer.

transmitted: sexually transmitted

Answer 1

PID

Question 2

Pathogen Name: Candida albicans

pathogen type: fungi

key s/s: white plaque on affected tissue and curd-like vaginal discharge

transmission: ocal pH becomes more basic than normal and is common with broad spectrum antibiotics that effect the normal microbiota. this can be spread human to human and to babies during birth.

key point: it is common in women (75% of females get it at least once).

Answer 2

Candidiasis

Question 3

Pathogen Name: Gardenella Vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis

Pathogen Type: bacteria

key s/s: foul/fishy odor and occassion itchiness or irritation. However, it is common that there are no signs and symptoms exhibited by infected people.

contracted: naturally occurring G. vaginalis living in the vagina if it over grows due to a drop in PH or a drop in other naturally occurring microorganisms, mainly lactobaccili. It can also be contracted due to multiple sex partners and douching, or the use of antibiotics.

Answer 3

Bacterial Vaginosis

Question 4

Key Pathogen: Staphylococcal aureus

Pathogen Type: bacteria

key s/s: Sudden onset high fever, vomiting, rash, extremely low blood pressure and sore throat. You can go into shock from low blood pressure.

contracted: Menstruating women who use highly absorbent tampons for extended periods, newly delivered mothers, and surgery patients are at higher risk

Answer 4

Staphylococcal TSS

Question 5

Key Pathogen: Treponema pallidum

Pathogen Type: Bacteria

Key s/s: primary - small painless lesions (chancres); secondary - rash; Latent period - can last several years; tertiary - dementia, blindness, paralysis, heart failure, syphalytic gummas

transmission: sexually; during birth

Answer 5

Syphilis

Question 6

Key Pathogen: Escherichia coli

Pathogen type: bacteria

key s/s: painful urination, your urine may be cloudy, bloody and have a foul odor.

transmission: improper wiping

Answer 6

bacterial UTI