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Microbiology Flashcards

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what does transmission of an STD depend on?

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concentration of organism in tract
susceptibility of sexual partner
resistance of host

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why are co-infections of STDs common?

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STI pathogens move together e.g. genital ulcers increase risk of HIV

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normal vaginal flora

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lactobacillus spp
GBHS
candida
strep viridans

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4
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how are the lactobacillus spp protective?

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acid pH (4-4.5) produce lactic acid +/- hydrogen peroxide

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most common cause of symptomatic candida

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candida albicans (gram +ve cocci)

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predisposing factors for candida becoming symptomatic

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recent antibiotic therapy
high oestrogen
diabetes
immunocompromised

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presentation of candida

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intense itch

creamy white vaginal discharge

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diagnosis of candida

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clinical

high vaginal swabs for culture

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management of candida

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topical clotrimazole (OTC)
oral fluconazole
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what type of candida is resistance to azoles?

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non-candida albicans

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