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Gonorrhoea Flashcards

1
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What organism causes gonorrhoea?

A

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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What type of organism is Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

A

Gram negative diplococcus

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3
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What are risk factors for gonorrhoea?

A

<25 years
MSM
Multiple sexual partners

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4
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What are features of gonorrhoea in women?

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Thin yellow/green discharge
Dysuria
Pelvic pain
Dyspareunia

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5
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What are features of gonorrhoea in men?

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Abnormal discharge
Dysuria
Epididymo-orchitis

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6
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Where else can gonorrhoea infect?

A

Rectum

Pharynx

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How is suspected gonorrhoea investigated?

A

Microscopy

NAAT swab - confirm diagnosis

Charcoal swab - guide abx

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8
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How is gonorrhoea managed?

A

Contact tracing

IM 1g ceftriaxone

No sex until confirm no infection

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9
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What are complications of gonorrhoea?

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PID
Epididymo-orchitis
Disseminated gonococcal infection

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What are features of a disseminated gonococcal infection?

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Joint pain

Skin lesions

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