GUM Flashcards
1
Q
What would show on urethral swab in Gonorrhoea
A
Gram -ve diplococcic
2
Q
What would show on urethral swab in Chlamydia
A
Non-specific urethritis
3
Q
Chlamydia incubation period
A
7-21 days, large percentage are asymptomatic
4
Q
Sx if female symptomatic with chlamydia
A
Cervicitis (discharge, bleeding), dysuria
5
Q
Sx if male symptomatic with chlamydia
A
Urethral discharge, dysuria
6
Q
Investigation of choice in chlamydia
A
NAATs - urine, vulvovaginal swab or cervical swab
7
Q
Rx of chlamydia
A
Doxy (7/7) or azithromycin (single dose) - latter is 1st line due to compliance
1st azithro if pregnant
8
Q
Partner contact for chlamydia
A
Symptomatic men - all contacts since and 4 weeks before onset of sx
Women & asymptomatic men - all from last 6 months or if >6m then last partner
