Genitourinary: Part 7 Flashcards
Define EPIDIDMO-ORCHITIS
Acute epididymo-orchitis is a clinical syndrome of pain, swelling and inflammation of the epididymis that can extend into the testes
What spread causes epididymo-orchitis
extension of infection from the urethra or bladder
Under 35 causes of epididymo-orchitis
- Chlamydia trachomatis
2. Neisseria gonorrhoea
Over 35 causes of epididymo-orchitis
- UTI (KEEPS):
- Mumps
- Trauma
- Catheter
Risk factors for epididymo-orchitis
- Previous infection
- Indwelling catheter
- Structura;/functional abnormality of urinary tract
- Anal intercourse
Clinical presentation of epididymo-orchitis
- Subacute onset of unilateral scrotal pain and swelling
- Urethritis or urethral discharge in STD
- Sweats/fever
- Tenderness and palpable swelling of the epididymis and testicles
Differential diagnosis of epididymo-orchitis
- Testicular torsion - urological emergency (SURGICAL EXPLORATION)
NEEDS TO BE RULED OUT:
- Short pain duration (sudden)
- Associated nausea/abdo pain
- High-riding/bell-clapper testis
- Hydrocele, trauma, abscess formation
Diagnostics of epididymo-orchitis
- NAAT (Nucleic acid amplification test):
If intracellular gram-NEGATIVE DIPLOCOCCI are present - Gonorrhoea - Mid-stream urine dipstick for UTI symptoms
- Ultrasound to rule out abscesses
- STD screening
- Urethral smear and swab
How is Chlamydia treated
- ORAL DOXYCYCLINE 7 days
OR
STAT AZITHROMYCIN
How is Gonorrhoea treated
- IM CEFTRIAXONE + STAT ORAL AZITHROMYCIN
How is UTI treated
- ORAL CIPROFLOXACIN for 2-4 weeks
- NSAIDs
- ABSTAIN
- Partner notification and testing
What is the most common STD
Chlamydia
What causes Chlamydia Trachomatis
GRAM-NEGATIVE bacterium
What causes Neisseria gonorrhoea
gram-NEGATIVE diplococcus bacterium
In what parts of the body does chlamydia and gonorrhoea effect
- Urethra
- Endocervical canal
- Rectum
- Pharynx
- Conjunctiva
In neonates, what part of the body is effected by chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- Conjunctiva
2. Atypical pneumonia
Primary site of CT and GC in males
Urethra
Clinical presentation of CT and GT
Dysuria
Urethral discharge
Incubation for CT and GC
CT: 7-21 days
GC: 2-5 days
Percentage of people who are asymptomatic
- CT: 50%
2. GC - 10%
Transmission rate female to male in CT and GC
CT: 70%
GC: 60-80% (20% if single encounter)
Complication with CT
Epididymo-orchitis
Reactive arthritis
primary site of CT and GC in females
Cervix
Non-specific symptoms of CT and GC in females
- Dysuria
- Menstrual irregularity
- Discharge
Percentage of CT and GC who are asymptomatic
CT: Over 70%
GC: 50%
Incubation time for GC in women
10 days
Complications for GC and CT in females
- PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
- NEONATAL TRANSMISSION
- FITZ HUGH CURTIS syndrome
What is pelvic inflammatory disease
Infection spreads up to the fallopian tube leading to inflammation and scarring
Complications of pelvic inflammatory disease
Tubular factor infertility
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Chronic pelvic pain
Symptoms in neonates with CT and GC
Conjunctivitis
Pneumonia
What is Fitz hugh syndrome
Peri-hepatitis but no decline in liver function