Female Genital System Flashcards
What is the most common sexually transmitted infection?
HPV
How is HPV transmitted?
Through sexual contact via vaginal, anal, or oral.
How many different types of HPV have been identified?
over 120 types
Which strain of HPV accounts for 90% of high risk oral HPV infections?
HPV 16
What tests are used to diagnose HPV if genital warts is not present?
Pap test
DNA test
Vinegar test
What is the most common sexually transmitted infection IN WOMEN IN THE U.S.?
Chlamydia Trachomatis
What is the incubation period of Chlamydia trachomatis?
7-14 days
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia trachomatis?
uncomfortable urination frequent urination vaginal spotting yellow discharge pelvic pain
What is the SECOND most common STI in women?
Neisseria Gonorrhea
What is the incubation period of Neisseria Gonorrhea? Symptoms?
3-5 days
Symptoms: same as Chlamydia
What are Candiasis’ acute lesions? Chronic?
Acute: Vaginal discharge (Leucorrhea)
Chronic: Grayish-White plaque (Leukoplakia)
How do you diagnose Candida Vaginitis?
History of discharge, vaginal soreness, urinary discomfort
Positive Whiff test - fishy odor
How do you diagnose Trichomonas Vaginalis
Extremely red cervix “Strawberry Cervix”
Which Herpes virus typically results in oral pharyngeal infection?
HSV-1
Which Herpes virus typically involves genital mucosa? and what is the order of frequency?
HSV-2
Cervix, vagina, vulva
What is Molluscum contagiosum?
poxvirus infection of the skin
What type of Molluscum contagiosum is most sexually transmitted?
MCV-2
What age are infections most common in Molluscum contagiosum?
between ages 2-12