LESSON 7 Flashcards
a mild superficial fungal infection caused by genus candida.
CANDIDIASIS
is a candida infection in the nails
ONYCHOMYCOSIS
is a candida infection in the vagina
MONILIASIS
causative agent of candidiasis
CANDIDA ALBICANS
cream colored or bluish white patches exude on the tongue, mouth and pharynx that
reveal bloody engorgement when scraped.
OROPHARYNGEAL MUCOSA (ORAL THRUSH)
is a STD characterized by painful genital ulcers and inguinal adenitis. It affects more males than the females.
CHANCROID/ SOFT CHANCRE / SULCUS MOLE
causative agent of chancroid
HEMOPHILUS DYSCREYI
a gram (-), non-spore forming streptobacilli.
HEMOPHILUS DYSCREYI
3 layers of lessions
SHALLOW SURFACE
WIDE MIDDLE ZONE
DEEP ZONE
contains many polymorphonuclear cells, RBCs, and debris.
SHALLOW SURFACE
is edematous and shows endothelial proliferation of blood vessels but lacks fibroblastic repair.
WIDE MIDDLE ZONE
there is a dense infiltration of plasma cells and lymphocytes
DEEP ZONE
are the most common STD in the US and caused by Chlamydia trachomatis that results in urethritis in male, while urethritis and cervicitis in female
CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS
Untreated ____ can lead to epididymitis, salpingitis, PID, and eventually sterility. Abortion and premature delivery if happen during pregnancy.
UNTREATED CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS
causative agent of chlamydial infections
Chlamydia trachomatis