Infections of the Reproductive Tract

Question 1

What is the most common STI in the UK?

Answer 1

Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis)

Question 2

What symptoms does chlamydia cause in men?

Answer 2

discharge, testicular pain, dysuria

Question 3

What type of bacteria is Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Answer 3

Gram negative diplococci

Question 4

Name 2 bacteria that can cause non-gonococcal urethritis?

Answer 4

Chlamydia trichomatis and Trichomonas vaginalis

Question 5

How can you test for an STI in males?

Answer 5

Urine sample

Question 6

What is trichomoniasis?

Answer 6

Protozoa, sexually transmitted in women that causes yellow odorous discharge

Question 7

What is the MAIN symptom of candidiasis?

Answer 7

Very itchy

Question 8

How can you test for an STI in females?

Answer 8

Vaginal swab

Question 9

Which types of HPV are associated with cervical cancer?

Answer 9

16 and 18

Question 10

Which bacteria causes Syphilis?

Answer 10

Treponema pallidum

Question 11

How can you tell the difference between HPV and Syphilis blisters/ulcers?

Answer 11

HPV they are usually painful but in Syphilis they are painless

Question 12

What is pelvic inflammatory disease?

Answer 12

Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries usually due to ascending infection

Question 13

Name some complications of PID

Answer 13

Subfertility, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic abscess

Question 14

What is the management of PID ?

Answer 14

Antibiotics, analgesia and screening to sexual partners