GYN Infections Flashcards
Where are the Bartholin ducts?
Posterior lateral vaginal opening
What will result if a Bartholin duct is occluded and causes occasional pain, but may be asymptomatic?
Bartholin Cyst
What will result if a Batholin duct cyst then gets infected and becomes an abscess?
Painful, warm and fluctuant mass at the posterior lateral edge of vaginal opening with possible cellulitis
Treatment for Bartholin cysts? Abscess?
Cysts – Supportive
Abscess – I&D
What is Condyloma Acuminata?
Genital warts
What causes Condyloma Acuminata?
HPV 6 or 11
How will Condyloma Acuminata present?
Clusters of skin colored verrucous/flat lesions
+/- bleeding with manipulation
What are 3 possible treatments for Condyloma Acuminata?
- Topical podophyllin resin/acetic acid
- Imiquimod
How does Bacterial Vaginosis occur?
Normal organisms are replaced with Gardnerella Vaginalis
How will Bacterial Vaginosis present?
Thin grey-white vaginal discharge with a fishy odor
Thin grey-white vaginal discharge with a fishy odor
Bacterial Vaginosis
What will the pH of the vagina be with Bacterial Vaginosis? What test will be (+)?
pH > 4.5
(+) Whiff test
What cells will be present with Bacterial Vaginosis?
Clue cells = epithelial cells coated with bacteria
What is the treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis?
Metronidazole
What things can increase your chances of getting Candida Vaginitis?
Obesity/Diabetes
Recent antibotic/OCP use
Immunosuppression
Tight fitting clothing
How will Candida Vaginitis present?
Thick white cottage cheese discharge with possible itching and burning