Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract Flashcards
What happens between the microorganisms and the Genitourinary Tract
Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract
The substances
The Genitourinary Tract, Its Defenses, and Normal Biota
Removing the substances
Urinary Tract
Reproduction as its major function
Genital System
Kidneys
Bladder
Two Main Parts
Ureters
Urethra
Two Accessory Organs
Produce sperm cells and hormones
Testes
Leads out the Testes
Epididymis
Terminates the ejaculatory duct
Vas Deferens
Walnut-shaped structure
Prostate Gland
Housed cylindrical organ
Penis
Uterine tubes
Fallopian Tubes
Fertilize eggs
Ovaries
Exit tubes
Vagina
Common site of the infection
Cervix
Flushing action
Defense Mechanism
Flow of the urine
Desquamation
Acidic
Urine
Lysozyme
Lactoferin
Antibacterial Proteins
Secretory IgA
Primary Enzyme
In GU Tract
Normal Biota in Genitourinary Tract
Prevotella
Veillonella
Gardenella
Normal Biota in Bacteria
Lactobacillus
Streptococcus
Normal Biota in Disease
The relations
Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Urinary Tract
Infection of the Urinary Tract
Urinary Tract Infections
Community-acquired UTI
Escherichia Coli
Inflammation of the Bladder
Cystitis
Inflammation of the Kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Escherichia Coli
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Enterococcus
CAUTIs
Escherichia Coli
Causative Agent of Escherichia Coli
Adhesins
Motility
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Escherichia Coli
Opportunism
90%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Escherichia Coli
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Escherichia Coli
Bound reference
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Causative Agent of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Opportunism
Transmission and Epidemiology of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Compound reference
Enterococcus
Enterococcus
Causative Agent of Enterococcus
Opportunism
Transmission and Epidemiology of Enterococcus
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Enterococcus
Zoonosis associated
Leptospirosis
Pathogens in blood and CSF
Leptospirosis Phase
Pathogens in major organs
Immune Phase
Leptospira Interrogans
Causative Agent of Leptospirosis
Adhesins
Invasion Proteins
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Leptospirosis
Soil Vehicle
Water Vehicle
80%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Leptospirosis
Slide Agglutination Test
Culture / Diagnosis of Leptospirosis
Avoiding Contaminated Vehicles
Doxycycline, Penicillin G, or Ceftriaxone
Prevention and Treatment of Leptospirosis
Helminth associated
Urinary Schistosomiasis
Schistoma Haematobium
Causative Agent of Urinary Schistosomiasis
Antigenic Cloaking
Induction of Granulomatous Response
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Urinary Schistosomiasis
Water Vehicle
Transmission and Epidemiology of Urinary Schistosomiasis
PCR Test
Culture / Diagnosis of Urinary Schistosomiasis
Avoiding Contaminated Vehicles
Praziquantel
Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Schistosomiasis
The tendencies
Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Urinary Tract
Inflammation of the Vagina
Vaginitis
Dimorphic Fungus
Candida Albicans
Candida Albicans
Causative Agent of Candida Albicans
Opportunism
20%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Candida Albicans
Gram Stain
Culture / Diagnosis of Candida Albicans
Topical or Oral Azole Drugs
Over the Counter Drugs
Prevention and Treatment of Candida Albicans
Pear-shaped Protozoa
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Causative Agent of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Direct Contact
Transmission and Epidemiology of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Pap Smear
Culture / Diagnosis of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Metronidazole
Tinidazole
Prevention and Treatment of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginosis
Mixed Infection
Causative Agent of Vaginosis
Sexual Transmission
20% - 51%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Vaginosis
Pap Smear
Culture / Diagnosis of Vaginosis
Metronidazole
Clindamycin
Prevention and Treatment of Vaginosis
Inflammation of the Prostate
Prostatitis
GI Tract Biota
Causative Agent of Prostatitis
Endogenous Transfer
50%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Prostatitis
Urine
Semen
Culture / Diagnosis of Prostatitis
Antibiotics
Muscle Relaxers
Alpha Blockers
Prevention and Treatment of Prostatitis
Increase in fluid
Discharge Diseases with Major Manifestation in the Genitourinary Tract
Ancient STI
Gonorrhea
Neisseria Gonorrhoaea
Causative Agent of Gonorrhea
Fimbrial Adhesins
Antigenic Variation
IgA Protease
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Gonorrhea
Direct Contact
Vertical Transmission
56%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Gonorrhea
Gram Stain
PCR Test
ELISA
Thayer-Martin Agar
Culture / Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
Avoid Sexual Contact
Condom Use
Prevention and Treatment of Gonorrhea
Common STI
Chlamydia
Invasion of Lymphatic Tissues
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Chlamydia Tranchomatis
Causative Agent of Chlamydia
Intracellular Growth
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Chlamydia
Direct Contact
Vertical Transmission
92%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Chlamydia
PCR Test
ELISA
Cell
Culture / Diagnosis of Chlamydia
Avoid Sexual Contact
Condom Use
Prevention and Treatment of Chlamydia
Lesion on person’s genitals
Genital Ulcer Diseases
Sexual promiscuity
Syphilis
Treponema Pallidum
Causative Agent of Syphilis
Lipoproteins
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Syphilis
Direct Contact
Vertical Transmission
Transmission and Epidemiology of Syphilis
Direct Test
Blood Test
PCR Test
Culture / Diagnosis of Syphilis
Antibiotic Treatment
Penicillin G
Prevention and Treatment of Syphilis
Ulcerative disease
Chancroid
Haemophilus Ducreyi
Causative Agent of Chancroid
Hemolysin
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Chancroid
Direct Contact
Vertical Transmission
Transmission and Epidemiology of Chancroid
Avoiding Sexual Contact
Ceftriaxone or Azithromycin
Prevention and Treatment of Chancroid
Genital Herpes
Herpes
Herpes Simplex 1
Herpes Simplex 2
Causative Agent of Herpes
Latency
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Herpes
Direct Contact
Vertical Transmission
25%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Herpes
PCR Test
Ab Test
Culture / Diagnosis of Herpes
Antibiotic Treatment
Acyclovir and Derivatives
Prevention and Treatment of Herpes
Wart-like and lesion-like growth
Genital Ulcer Diseases
Genital Warts
HPV
Branching, cauliflower-like masses
Condyloma Acuminata
Human Papillomaviruses
Causative Agent of HPV
Oncogenes
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of HPV
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Transmission and Epidemiology of HPV
PCR Test
Pap Smear
Culture / Diagnosis of HPV
Vaccine
Wart Removal
Prevention and Treatment of HPV
Skin Lesions
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum
Causative Agent of Molluscum Contagiosum
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Transmission and Epidemiology of Molluscum Contagiosum
PCR Test
Histology
Culture / Diagnosis of Molluscum Contagiosum
Avoid Sexual Contact
Wart Removal
Prevention and Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum