Genital Tract Infections Flashcards
What are the 2 most common viral STIs?
- HPV
2. HSV
What are the symptoms of Urethritis in men?
- Dysuria
2. Discharge from the penis
What are symptoms of Urethritis/cervicitis in women?
- Vaginal discharge
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Could be asymptomatic
Which pathogens can cause Urethritis/cervicitis?
- Chlamydia
2. Gonorrhea
What comprises a relevant Hx for genital tract infections?
- New partners?
- Multiple partners?
- High-risk partners?
- Type of exposure: men, women, both?
- Anal, vaginal, oral?
- Frequency of condom use
- Past STIs
What methods are available for the Dx of STIs?
- Clinical
- Microscopy (Gram stain)
- Culture
- Ag detection
- NAAT
- Serology
Dx method for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
- NAAT - can be done on urine
2. Can also do Gram stain and culture
Tx for Gonorrhea
- Increasing resistance
2. Cefixime or IM Ceftriaxone + azithromycin
Tx for Chlamydia
- Doxycycline or azithromycin
What else is involved in the Tx of STIs besides drugs?
- Reportable infection?
- Partner notification
- Counselling
- Test for other STIs
- Check vaccination status for Hep B and HPV
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| What is PID?</p>
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| PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Infection of the female upper genital tract (endometrium, Fallopian tubes)</p>
What causes PUD?
- Polymicrobial infection (STI + endogenous flora)
What are the S/S’s of PUD?
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Lower abdominal tenderness
- Cervical motion tenderness
- Adnexal tenderness
What is the Tx for PUD?
Antibiotics to cover STI + endogenous flora
What complications arise from scarring due to PUD?
- Infertility
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Chronic pelvic pain
What elements are involved in the Dx of PUD?
- Clinical
- Test for Gonorrhea/Chlamydia
- Imaging
- Possible OR
What are characteristics of Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)?
- Ulcers, erosive, vesicular
2. Lymphadenopathy
What causes GUD?
- HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV-1 or HSV-2)
2. Syphilis - less common (Treponema pallidum)