Neisseriaceae and Moraxella catarrhalis Flashcards
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) in both men and women
Gonorrhea
invasion of the mucous membranes of the genital tract, rectum and the throat causing inflammation
Gonorrhea
Genital gonorrhea In males:
- Primary site of infection is the
urethra
Genital gonorrhea In males:
Incubation period ranges from [?] days or longer, with an average of 2 to 7 days.
1 to 14
Symptoms of [?] occur in 90-95% of infected males
urethritis
(burning sensation during urination)
dysuria
(yellow, creamy pus)
purulent urethral discharge
Genital gonorrhea In females:
- Primary site of infection is the
endocervix, with concomitant urethral infection
Genital gonorrhea In females:
Incubation period ranges from [?] days
8 to 10
Symptoms of [?] occur in 10-20% of infected females
endocervicitis
Symptoms of endocervicitis
‣ purulent cervicovaginal discharge
‣ dysuria
‣ menorrhagia (intermenstrual bleeding)
‣ dyspareunia (painful vaginal intercourse)
In untreated cases, ascending infection may occur and can result in [?] that is manifested as salpingitis (infection of the Fallopian tubes), endometritis, and tubo-ovarian abscess.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and Fitz–Hugh–Curtis syndrome
Salpingitis
an infection and inflammation of liver capsule and “violin string” adhesions of peritoneum to liver.
perihepatitis
When gonorrhea is present in a child after the newborn period and before puberty, this infection may be a sign of
sexual abuse.
In prepubertal girls, gonorrhea manifests as a [?] with a vaginal discharge, rather than a cervicitis.
vaginitis
The epithelium of the prepubertal vagina is composed of [?], which are the cell types that N. gonorrhoeae preferentially infects.
With the onset of puberty, these cells are replaced by a[?] that is not susceptible to gonococcal infection.
columnar epithelial cells
stratified squamous epithelium
Seen in MSM (men having sex with men)
Oropharyngeal gonococcal infection
women who acquire the infection by engaging in orogenital sexual contact with an infected partner
Oropharyngeal gonococcal infection
Over 90% are asymptomatic
Oropharyngeal gonococcal infection
Patients with oropharyngeal gonococcal infection often have gonococcal infection at
genital and/or rectal sites
Seen primarily in MSM who practice unprotected [?] anal intercourse; among MSM, gonococcal infection of the rectum may be the only infected anatomic site.
receptive
Women may also acquire rectal infections by [?] anal intercourse, but most rectal infections in women are due to [?] contamination with infected cervicovaginal secretions.
receptive
perianal
Are often asymptomatic, but some individuals may experience symptoms ranging from [?] to with anorectal pain and itching, a mucopurulent discharge, bleeding, tenesmus, and constipation 5 to 7 days following infection.
mild pruritis
acute proctitis
Painful, purulent conjunctivitis
Ocular gonococcal infection
Occurs in adults who become infected by self-inoculation of the eyes from genital secretions
Ocular gonococcal infection
An infection of the eye in newborns
Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Acquired during passage through the birth canal of an infected mother
Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Initial purulent conjunctivitis occurs 2-5 days after birth, rapidly progresses and, if untreated, results in blindness
Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Results from the spread of gonococci into the bloodstream
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI)
Characterized by low-grade fever, painful, hemorrhagic skin lesions (initially appear as papules that evolve into
necrotic pustules) on the hands, forearms, feet, and legs; tenosynovitis and suppurative arthritis, usually of the knees, ankles, and wrists.
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI)