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Genito-urinary system Flashcards

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Give examples of genitourinary infections

A
  • Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis)
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • UTI (E coli)
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What is the treatment for chlamydia?

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  • First line: doxycycline
  • Alt: azith 1g 1 day and 500mg 2 days
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What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?

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  • First line: metronidazole 2g - single dose OR 400 to 500mg BD - 5 to 7 days
  • Alt: topical clindamycin - 7 days or metronidazole - 5 days
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What is the treatment for lower UTI?

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Female: 3 days, Male: 7 days

  • First line: trimethoprim OR nitrofurantoin
  • Second line in females (no improvement >48H): nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, pivmecillinam
  • No improvement for men: consider alt diagnosis (kidney infection/prostatitis)
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What is the treatment for lower UTI for pregnant women?

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pregnant: 7 days
- First line: nitrofurantoin
- Alt: amox OR cefalexin

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