GC Flashcards
1
Q
What cells infected in GC and where?
A
Columnar epithelium cells (urethra, endocervix, rectum, pharynx and conjunctiva.)
2
Q
How does GC enter cell?
A
Pili type IV
3
Q
Transmission rate in GC ?
A
50-70%
4
Q
Incubation in GC?
A
2-5 days
5
Q
In penile urethral infection what symptomatic %?
A
90%
6
Q
In women with endocervical infection what % develop PID?
A
10-20%
7
Q
Most common symptom in endocervical?
A
50% increased dc 25% pain (70AS)
8
Q
CO rectal infection in women?
A
1/3
9
Q
Pregnancy risks with GC?
A
2-5x increased
Chorioamnitis
Premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight
Transmission to baby if untreated 30-50%
10
Q
Absitince
A
Tv- 1 week
