Neisseria Gonorrhea-Violinists Last Clap Flashcards
What is the state of capsule in Neisseria meningides
There is a capsule present
How is Neisseria Gonorrhea usually transmitted
Sexual contact
What is the target for Neisseria Gonorrhea and where is replication
Targets PMN (polymononulceic leukocytes) and is facultative intracellular
What is the state of capsule in Neisseria Gonorrhea
No capsule, and distinguishes from menigitides
IN male, what would an infection with Neisseria Gonorrhea present as
Urethritis, prostatitis, orchiditis
In females, what is the clinical presentation of Neisseria Gonorrhea
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with pure lent white discharge
- Fitz Hugh Cirtuss syndrome (invasion of peritoneum with violin string like adhesions)
- asymmetrical Polyarthritis in the knee
What is Fitx Hugh Curtiss syndrome and what causes it
Caused by Neisseria Gonorrhea
-Invasion of peritoneum from PID, resulting in violin string like adhesions in the liver
How can Neisseria Gonorrhea be passed from mother to child, and what is the clinical presentation
Passed during delivery, causing quick onset conjunctivitis (within 5 days)
What is the treatment for Neisseria Gonorrhea alone
Ceftriaxone
How would a patient that presents with Neisseria Gonorrhea be treated
- Ceftriaxone (for the Neisseria Gonorrhea)
- macrolide Zpack (for clamydia)
Which confection is common with Neisseria Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
What is a common test stem in a patient with Neisseria Gonorrhea
Young sexually active male presenting with asymmetrical knee arthritis
