LUT infect & STI Flashcards

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Penicillins (admin)

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Penicillin G (IV,IM)

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Aminopenicillins (admin)

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Ampicillin (PO,IV,IM)

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Cephalosporins (admin)

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Ceftriaxone 3rd Gen. [Rocephin] (IV, IM)

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B-Lactamase Inhibitors (admin)

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Ampicillin-sulbactam [Unasyn] (IV)

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Fluoroquinolones (admin)

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Ciprofloxacin [Cipro] (PO, IV, topical)

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Macrolides/Ketolides (admin)

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Azithromycin [Zithromax, Z-pak] (PO, IV, topical)

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Metronidazole (admin)

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Metronidazole [Flagyl] (PO, IV, topical)

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Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim (admin)

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim [Bactrim] (PO, IV)

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Urinary Tract Antiseptics (admin)

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1) Methenamine (PO)

2) Nitrofurantoin (PO)

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Azole Antifungals

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Fluconazole

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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) MOA

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Sulfonamide=bacteriostatic, competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthase

Trimethoprim= synergistic, inhibits dihydrofolate reductase

Together inhibits sequential steps in Folic acid pathway & inhibits bacterial use of PABA for folic acid synthesis, Inhibits final reduction step.

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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) PK

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SMX t1/2= 10 H
TMP t1/2= 11 H
Dose adjust for prolonged renal impairment

Hepatic Metabolism: SMX 25-50% excreted in urine24H
TMP 60%

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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) ADR

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allergic skin rashes
nausea
vomiting
CNS (headache, depression)
photosensitivity
renal dysfunction
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) DDi

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Inhibits CYP metabolism:
potentiates Warfarin!
inc. serum conc. Digoxin, Phenytoin
Enhance HyperK effects of ACEIs, ARBs, Spironolactone

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Nitrofurantoin MOA

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Highly reactive intermediates damage DNA:

Bacteria reduce drug more rapidly= more selective activity

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Nitrofurantoin PK

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Macro-crystalline formula absorbed/excreted slowly.
Antibacterial Conc. not found in plasma due to rapid elimination (t1/2 0.3-1 H)

Excretion rate related to CrCl

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Nitrofurantoin ADRs

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Macro-crystalline formula better tolerated

Not exceed 14 day therapy –> repeated course needs rest period

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Nitrofurantoin Ci

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Pregnant women
impaired REnal Fxn (40 mL/min)
children <1 month

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Methenamine

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Not primary UTI durg. Used for chronic suppressive therapy

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Methenamine MOA

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Decomposes to formaldehyde in h2o
Acidification of urine promotes formaldehyde formation
3 hours to complete = slow process

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Methenamine PK

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10-30% decomposition in gastric juice unless enteric coating

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Methenamine ADRs

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GI distress
painful/frequent micturition 
hematuria
rash
low systemic toxicity at usual doses
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Methenamine Ci

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Hepatic insufficiency due to Ammonia production

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Fosfomycin MOA

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bactericidal; Inhibits early stage cell wall synthesis.

Inactivates pyruvyl transferase leading to dec. formation of N-acetylmuramic acid–> only found in bacterial cell walls

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Fosfomycin PK

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rapidly absorbed: Oral only ins U.S. (IV elsewhere)

renal elimination; t1/2 4H, if CrCl<54 mL/min t1/2 50H

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Fosfomycin ADRs

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diarrhea
nausea
abdominal pain
HA

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Fluoroquinolones MOA

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Conc. dependent killing: Targets DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase IV

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Fluoroquinolones PK

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Well absorbed: divalent/trivalent cations impair absorption

Renal Clearance, Dose adjust in renal impairment

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Fluoroquinolones ADRs

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GI 3-17% most common (mild nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort)
CNS 0.9-11% (mild HA, dizziness, delirium, rare hallucinations)
rash
photosensitivity
Achilles tendon rupture

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B- Lactams MOA

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inhibits Transpeptidation rxn: last step in peptidoglycan synthesis. D-Ala-D-Ala: B-lactams covalently bind PBPd preventing cross linking= cell lysis

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Penicillin G benzathine PK

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IM injection; Abs slowly Avg. duration of antimicrobial activity ~26 days

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Penicillin G benzathine ADRs

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Allergic Rxns 0.7-10%
Anaphylaxis 0.004-0.04%
interstitial nephritis ( rare) 
pseudomembranous colitis
Jarisch-Herxheimer rxn
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Ampicillin

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Drug of choice for susceptible enterococci!

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Ceftriaxone PK

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IV or IM t1/2=8H

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Ceftriaxone ADRs

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1% risk of cross reactivity to Penicillins
injection site rxn
diarrhea

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Azithromycin MOA

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Bacteriostatic: Binds irreversibly to 50s subunit
inhibits translocation of newly synthesized peptidyl tRNA molecule from acceptor site on ribosome to peptidyl donor site

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Azithromycin PK

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rapidly abs: Al and Mg hydroxide antacids reduce abs.
high intracellular conc.
hepatic metabolism= inactive metabolites
Primary biliary excretion major route t1/2= 40-60H

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Azithromycin ADs

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GI (epigastric distress)
hepatotoxicity
arrhythmia
prolonged QT

39
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Macrolide DDi

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CYP3A4 inhibition: prolongs effects of Digoxin,valproate warfarin & others
Azithromycin; structure differs so less likely to produce DDIs but still use caution

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Metronidazole MOA

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prodrug; requires reductive activation of nitro groups,
Single e- transfer in anaerobic bacteria forms highly reactive Nitro radical anions:
Radical Mechs target DNA
inc O2 inhibits Metronidazole as O2 competes for e-

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Metronidazole PK

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Abs rapidly/completely PO. t1/2=8Hrs
Penetrates well into body tissues and fluids, vaginal secretions
Hepatic Metabolism: >50% of systemic Cl; 75% eliminated in urine as metabolites

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Metronidazole ADRs

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HA
Nausea
dry mouth
metallic taste
Occasionally: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal distress
Neurotoxic: dizziness, Vertigo, Encephalopathy (very rarely)
Disulfiram effect–> Abdominal distress, vomiting, flushing, HA if EtOH consumed within 3 days of drug

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Metronidazole DDIs

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induce metabolism of phenobarbital, prednisone, & rifampin.

prolongs prothrombin time in Warfarin users

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UTI

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Microorganisms in urinary tract: NOT due to contamination
Potential to invade tissues: Cystitis= bladder lower tract
Pyelonephritis= kidney upper tract

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Uncomplicated UTI

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UTI with normal Structure and Fxn

pre-menopausal Females 15-45yo otherwise healthy

46
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Male UTI

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Rare: most commonly due to structural or neurological abnormality
NOT considered uncomplicated

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Complicated UTI

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Usually predisposing lesion ( congenital abnormality or lesion), stone. indwelling catheter, prostatic hypertrophy, obstruction or neurological deficit interfering w/ norm. flow of urine.

Both genders: Freqently UUT & LUT

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Recurrent UTI

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2 or more UTI is 6 months
3 or more in a year
Healthy and not pregnant

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Reinfection (UTI)

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Different microorganism than 1st isolated ( majority of recurrent UTIs)

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Relapse (UTI)

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same as initially isolated= indicates persistent infectious source

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Etiology UTI

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Usually from bowel Flora
Virtually every Organism associated w/UTI
some predominate

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Uncomplicated UTI ( Etiology)

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1) E. Coli ( 80-90% of community acquired infections)
2. Stap. Saprophyticus
also
3)K. pneumoniae
4)Proteus spp.
5)P. aeruginosa
6) Enterococcus spp.

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Complicated UTI (etiology)

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More varied and often more resistant

1) E. Coli (< 50% of infections)
2) Enterococci
a. #2 most isolated in Hosp. Pts (DT 3rd gen Ceph)
b. Vanco Res. E. Faecalis an VRE increasing ( Only Tx: linezolid)
3) Proteus spp.
4) K. pneumoniae
5) Enterobacter spp.
6) P. aeruginosa
7) Staph spp.
a. S. aureus from urinary tract; more commonly DT bacteremia producing metastatic abscesses in the kidney
8) Candida spp.
a. Critically ill and chronically chaterized

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LUT UTI(clinical presentation)

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dysuria
urgency
frequency 
nocturia
suprapubic heaviness
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UUT UTI(clinical presentation)

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Flank pain
Fever
Nausea 
Vomiting
Malaise
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Elderly UTI(clinical presentation)

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Usually no urinary symptoms! 
Present with;
Altered mental status 
Chg in eating habits 
GI symptoms
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Indwelling Catheters/ neuro disorders UTI(clinical presentation)

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Flank pain

Fevers

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Labs UTI

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Bacteriuria
pyuria WBCs >10/mm3 (5-10/mm3 upper limit normal)
Nitrate positive
leukocyte esterase positive

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UTI Treatment goals

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Eradicate organism
Prevent a /treat systemic consequences
Prevent recurrence
Dec. potential collateral damage ( Resistance DT broad antimicrobial coverage )

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N. gonorrhoeae Tx

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Ceftriaxone IM injection

Penicillin allergic: Azithromycin

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N. gonorrhoeae Concerns & Comments

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Many undiagnosed and under-reported
50% F coexisting Chlamydial infection 20% M
Everyone Tx for both ( Zpak or Doxy)

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Chlamydia trachomatis Tx

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Zpak single 1 time dose
Doxycycline BID 7 days
Fluoroquinolones not better than 1st lines
Pregnant= azithromycin and amoxicillin DOC

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Chlamydia trachomatis C & C

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Frequently asymptomatic compare the gonorrhea
Post Tx cultures + represents noncompliance/ failure to Tx partners or lab error
No sex 7 Days following initial Tx

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Syphilis (T pallidum) Tx

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Parenteral Pen. G Tx of choice all stages
Pen. G benzathine IM injection
Pen Allergic: only document allergy Doxy
Preg & allergy: Skin test if + desensitize
Neurosyphilis: Pen G IV every 4hrs 10-14 days

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Syphilis C &C

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Highly contagious: Fatal/ seriously disabling in un Tx

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Jarish-Herxheimer rxn: syphilis Tx

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Flu like illness( bening & self limiting) peripheral vasodilation, aggravation of lesions. Independent of drug dose happens 2-4 hrs after TX peaks at 8 hours and complete by 12-24Hrs

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Trichomoniasis ( T. vaginalis) Tx

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Metronidazole or tinidazole

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Trichomoniasis C & C

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Metronidazole Ci is 1st Trimester and excreted in Breast Milk: Don’t feed 12-24hrs after Tx
Men high spontaneous cure rate w/o Tx
High 1 time dose GI issues( N/V/D and anorexia) –> multi dose x5-7 days

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Epididymitis ( chlamydia / gonorrhea) Tx

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Sexually acquired: Ceftriaxone & Doxycycline
Enteric Gram - Bacteria: Ceftriaxone and Levofloxacin
(seen in: Older men, Urinary tract instrumentation, surgery, obstruction or immunosuppressed)

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PID ( chlamydia / gonorrhea) Tx

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Cefotetan or cefoxitin PLUS doxy or:
Clindamycin PLUS aminoglycoside or:
Ceftriaxone PLUS Doxy +/- metronidazole
IV therapy until 24hrs after clinical improvement, then Doxy PO for 14 days

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PID concerns

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Myco.genitalium, M. Hominis, & various anaerobics may be involved Tx Must cover all.

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Chancroid ( H. ducreyi) Tx

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1 dose azithromycin PO or IM Ceftriaxone

Tx partenrs if sex contact within 10 days of symptom onset.

73
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Bacterial Vaginosis ( organisms)

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Anaerobic bacteria
Gardnerella vaginalis
Ureaplasma spp.
Mobiluncus curtisii
Mycoplsma spp.
74
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Bacterial Vaginosis Tx

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PO metronidazole or:
Vaginal metronidazole or clindamycin.
Suppressive: 2x weekly metronidazole gel
Preg: metronidazole or Clindamycin

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Bacterial Vaginosis Concerns

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Recurrence common: Retreatment with same or alt Tx effective in short term

76
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (C albicans ) Tx uncomp

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intravagianl: butoconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, terconazole, tioconazole: or 1 dose fluconazole PO

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (C albicans ) Tx reccur

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weekly Fluconazole for 6 months may reduce recurrences

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Concerns

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Complicated azole resistant C. glabrata or non albicans spp. seen in immunosuppressed , poorly controlled DM or preg. require more aggressive Tx

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Comments

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Not STI but common in women Tx for STI

1 dose PO fluconazole as effective as 7 days intra vaginal azole Tx: …many pts prefer