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Genital Tract Infections Flashcards

1
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What is the causative agent of thrush?

A

Candida albicans

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2
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What organism causes syphilis?

A

Treponema pallidum

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3
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At what CD4 count is AIDS diagnosed?

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Less than 200

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4
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What features of the rash in secondary syphilis are particularly characteristic?

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It affects soles of feet and palms of hands

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5
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What infection causes a rash affecting soles of feet and palms of hands?

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Secondary syphilis

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6
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What is the commonest cause of abnormal vaginal discharge?

A

Bacterial vaginosis

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7
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What is the commonest cause of genital ulceration?

A

Herpes simplex virus (type 2)

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8
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What is the causative agent of candidiasis?

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Candida albicans

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9
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What are the Amsel criteria for the diagnosis of BV?

A
  • Raised vaginal pH (>4.5)
  • Typical discharge
  • Positive ‘whiff’ test (fishy odour when KOH added to secretions)
  • Clue cells

3/4 needed for diagnosis

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10
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What is the triad of symptoms present in Reiter’s syndrome?

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  • Arthritis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Urethritis
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11
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What genetic predisposition is associated with Reiter’s syndrome?

A

HLA B-27

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12
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What is the investigation of choice for chlamydia?

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First-void urine PCR

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13
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What is the treatment of chlamydia?

A

Azithromycin

Or doxycycline

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14
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What virus causes genital warts?

A

HPV

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15
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What virus causes genital herpes?

A

HSV type 2

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16
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What test is done to diagnose syphilis?

A

Veneral disease research labs (VDRL) test

17
Q

What is the treatment of chlamydia?

A

Azithromycin 1g PO stat

18
Q

What is the treatment of gonorrhoea?

A

Azithromycin PO & Ceftriaxone IM

19
Q

What is the treatment of bacterial vaginosis?

A

Metronidazole

20
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What is the treatment of trichomonas vaginalis?

A

Metronidazole

21
Q

What is the treatment of genital warts?

A

Topical podophyllotoxin

22
Q

What is the treatment of genital herpes?

A

Aciclovir

23
Q

What is the treatment of candidiasis?

A

Topical clotrimazole
Or
Oral fluconazole

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