gardnerella vaginalis/bacterial vaginosis Flashcards
1
Q
causative agent of gardnerella vaginalis
A
varies/anearobic bacteria
- mobiluncus
- prevotella
2
Q
causative agent of gardnerella vaginalis
A
varies/anearobic bacteria
- mobiluncus
- prevotella
3
Q
other term for gardnerella vaginalis
A
bacterial vaginosis
4
Q
classification of gardnerella vaginalis
A
bacteria gram (-)
5
Q
MOT of gardnerella vaginalis
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direct contact ( direct sexual intercourse)
6
Q
s/sx of gardnerella in females
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- vaginal discharge: whitish, grayish, greenish foul smelling
- mild burning/ itching/irritation in the urethral opening
7
Q
incubation period of gardnerella vaginalis
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2-21 days
8
Q
DOC OF GARDNERELLA VAGINALIS
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- metronidazole 500mg
- clindamycin 300mg