Micro Intro Flashcards
Rank the following infectious diseases in order or prevalence from most to least:
AIDS
Hep A/Hep B
TB
Chlamydia
GC
HPV
Syphilis
HSV
Chlamydia
GC/HPV/HSV
AIDS
TB
Syphilis
Hep A/Hep B
Drips
Chlamydia D-K
GC
Ureaplasma
Trich
Candida
Gardnerella
Warts
HPV
2 syphilis
Molluscum (pox virus)
Ulcers
HSV 2 (can be d/t 1)
Chlamydia L1-L3 (LGV)
H. ducreyi
1 syphilis
Which “STD”’s are caused by overgrowth of normal flora?
Candida
Gardnerella
How would you distinguish primary from recurrent HSV-2 infection?
You can’t!
Dx of HSV?
Tzank smear - look for multinuclear giant cells with inclusions
Which sexually transmitted organisms cannot be seen with a gram stain? How do you diagnose it?
1. Treponema pallidum
Use dark field microscopy, RPR, VDRL, FTA-Abs
2. Ureaplasma urealyticum
not discussed?
3. Chlamydia trachomatis
NAAT on urine
DOC for syphilis?
PCN
Which test for syphilis is sensitive? Specific?
Sensitive = RPR, VDRL
Specific = FTA-Abs
(FTA-Abs takes a while, so do RPR or VDRL initially)
DDx spots on hands and feet?
2 syphilis vs. RMSF
DDx truncal rash (if infectious)
2 syphilis vs. N. meningitdis
Characteristic lesion of 3 syphilis?
Gumma
(Soft necrotic, inflammed growth)
Causative agent of LGV?
Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3
How does LGV present?
Inguinal lymphadenopathy
STD transmitted by haemophilus ducreyi?
Chancroid
G- diplococci
GC
Spirochetes
Treponema pallidum
Obligate intracellular organism
Chlamydia trachomatis
Flagellated protozoa
Trichomonas vaginalis
G- rod
Gardnerella vaginalis
Kissing kidney beans
GC
Yeast
Candida
Which bacterial STD is likely to recur and why?
GC d/t antigenic variation of the pilus
Pleomorphic, non-staining bacteria
Ureaplasma