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Infection Flashcards

1
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What is the function of lactobacilli in the vagina?

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Produce lactic acid, keeping pH of the vagina low and preventing the overgrowth of other bacteria

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What causes bacterial vaginosis? What is a commonly

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Imbalance of normal bacteria found in the vagina - reduction in lactobacilli and overgrowth of other bacteria

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3
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What bacteria are usually seen in increased quantities in bacterial vaginosis?

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Anaerobes - e.g. Gardnerella vaginalis

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4
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State two complications of bacterial vaginosis infection

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Early delivery in pregnant women

Increased risk of transmitting other STIs

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5
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What type of discharge is seen in bacterial vaginosis?

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Fishy smelling, watery and grey discharge

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6
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Apart from fishy, watery and grey discharge what other symptom can be seen in bacterial vaginosis?

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Dysuria

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7
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What vaginal pH will be seen in bacterial vaginosis?

What cells on microscopy suggest bacterial vaginosis?

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High pH

Clue cells

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8
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What is the management of bacterial vaginosis? (3)

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Vaginal swabs to exclude other STIs

Avoid vaginal irritation/soaps that could disrupt normal flora

METRONIDAZOLE

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9
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What is the first line antibiotic for bacterial vaginosis?

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Metronidazole

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10
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What type of infection is candidiasis? What is another name for candidiasis?

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Fungal infection

Thrush

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11
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Name two groups of patients in which candidiasis (thrush) is more common

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Immunocompromised patients

Diabetics

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12
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What type of discharge is seen in candidiasis (thrush)?

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Thick, white, cottage cheese discharge

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13
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As well as a thick, white, ‘cottage cheese’ like discharge what other symptoms can be seen in candidiasis (thrush)? (2)

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Itch

Vulval/vaginal irritation or pain

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14
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What are the management options for candidiasis? (3)

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Clotrimazole cream
Clotrimazole pessary (one-off)
Oral fluconazole (150mg, one-off)
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15
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What type of bacteria is Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

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Gram negative diplococcus

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16
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HPV is the most common causes of ________ cancer

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Cervical cancer

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17
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What other cancers is HPV linked to?

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Anal
Vulval
Vaginal
Penis
Mouth
Throat
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18
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How does HPV cause disease and cancer?

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Invades cells and interrupts normal replication process by inhibiting tumour suppressor genes p53 and pRb

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19
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How is HPV transmitted?

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Sexually tansmitted

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20
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What strains of HPV cause genital warts?

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6, 11

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21
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What strains of HPV cause cervical cancer?

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16, 18

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22
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What strains of HPV does the Gardasil vaccine work against?

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6, 11, 16 and 18

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23
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Who is the HPV offered to? (2)

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All girls from age 12

Boys with HIV

24
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What is typically more symptomatic - chlamydia or gonorrhoea?

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Gonorrhoea

25
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Where is Neisseria gonorrhoea found in infected women?

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Endocervix of women

26
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What type of discharge is associated with gonorrhoea infection?

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Odourless, green, purulent discharge

27
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Apart from odourless, green, purulent discharge what other symptoms can be seen in gonorrhea infection? (3)

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Dysuria
Pelvic pain
Testicular pain

28
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How can gonorrhea be tested for in women/men?

A

NAAT (nucleic acid amplification testing) of…

Endocervical swabs (women)
First pass urine (men)
29
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What is the typical drug regimen for a gonorrhea infection?

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Single dose of ceftriaxone 500mg IM and azithromycin 1g oral

30
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What is the name of bacteria that causes a chlamydia infection?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

31
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What type of bacteria is chlamydia trachomatis?

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Intracellular gram negative bacteria

32
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What is the most common STI in the UK?

A

Chlamydia

33
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Chlamydia infection is typically asymptomatic, but can present with which other symptoms?

A

PV discharge
Pelvic pain
Abnormal bleeding
Dyspareunia

34
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What signs can be seen on examination in a chlamydia infection?

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Cervical motion tenderness (cervical excitation)
Fever
Purulent discharge
Pelvic tenderness

35
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How is chlamydia diagnosed in men/women?

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NAAT (nucleic acid amplification testing) of…

Vulvovaginal swabs (women)
First pass urine (men)
36
Q

Is a test for cure typically required in the treatment of…

Gonorrhoea infection

Chlamydia infection

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Gonorrhoea = usually required

Chlamydia = not required

37
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What is the medical management of a chlamydia infection? (2 options)

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Doxycycline for 7 days OR single dose 1g azithromycin

38
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What is lymphogranuloma venereum?

What is the treatment?

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Complication of chlamydia infection where lymphoid tissue around the site of infection becomes infected

Same as chlamydia treatment (doxy 7 days or 1g azithromycin)

39
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What are the three stages seen in lymphogrnauloma venereum?

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1st = painless ulcer

2nd = lymphadenitis

3rd = inflammation of rectum and anus

40
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What is the most common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease?

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STI - infection spreading up through the cervix

41
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What are two complications of PID?

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Infertility - due to scarring and adhesions

Chronic pelvic pain

42
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What are the two most common causative organisms for PID?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

43
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What are some symptoms of PID?

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Pelvic pain
Fever
Dysuria
Deep dyspareunia
Discharge
IMB/Post-coital bleeding/Menorrhagia
44
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What signs can be seen on examination in a case of PID?

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Cervical motion tenderness (extreme pain on bimanual exam)

Uterine/adnexal tenderness on palpation

45
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What are the NICE guidelines for medical management of PID? (2 options)

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Oral ofloxacin 400mg BD + Oral metronidazole 400mg BD (14 days)

IM ceftriaxone 500mg (single) + oral doxycycline 100mg BD + oral metronidazole 400mg BD (14 days)

46
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What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome?

What are the symptoms?

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Complication of PID where there is inflammation of the liver capsule and adhesions form between the liver and peritoneum

RUQ pain
Shoulder tip pain

47
Q

What two conditions does herpes simplex virus cause?

A

Cold sores

Genital herpes

48
Q

Which strain of HPV typically causes cold sores?

Which strain of HPV typically causes genital herpes?

A

HSV-1

HSV-2

49
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What are stomatitis herpetiformis?

A

Apthous ulcers (small, painful oral ulcers) that can be caused by HSV

50
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What are the symptoms of genital herpes?

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Labial ulceration/vesicular lesions
Pain
No discharge

51
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How is genital herpes diagnosed?

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Clinically

Swab for viral PCR

52
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What is the management of HSV infection?

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Oral aciclovir (stomatitis herpetiformis/genital)

Topical aciclovir (cold sores)

53
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Is aciclovir contraindicated for the treatment of HSV in pregnant women?

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No

54
Q

Why is it important to treat genital herpes in pregnant women?

A

Neonatal herpes simplex infection carries high morbidity and mortality

55
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Does genital herpes increase the risk of miscarriage?

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NO

56
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How is mode of delivery managed in pregnant women with HSV infection?

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Lesions appearing for first time after 28 weeks? —> Elective c-section at term

Known recurrent genital herpes? —> start aciclovir, risk of transmission with vaginal delivery low

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