Non STI and other? Flashcards
Sx of BV?
Painless
malodour less thin grey fishy DC
what causes Bacterial Vaginosis?
Physiology?
excessive PV cleaning + new sex partner
loss of normal bacteria flora; lactobacilli (maintains Acidic pH) replaced with (high anaerobes) Gardnerella vaginalis
Dx of BV?
Criteria?
Amsel criteria
need at least 3 out of 4
what does amsel criteria contain?
pH>4.5
+ve Whiff test with KOH
White/grey DC
Clue cells on histology (gram -ve infiltration of epithelium)
what other criteria can be used when analysing microscopy and why?
Hay ison criteria
depending on level of gardnerella present
Tx for BV?
PO 400mg BD Metronidazole for 7 days
Tx for BV in pregnancy?
Oral/topical metronidazole for 7 days
why is BV bad in pregnancy/general?
Increased risk of Preterm labour, PROM, Miscarriage, High STI risk
What is candida?
genital thrush
causes of candida/genital thrush?
T2DM
Pregnant
recent Abx use
new sex partner
Sx of candida?
Painless, malodourless, cottage cheese DC, LOTS, satellite lesions
Dx of candida?
clinical but do need high vaginal swab of DC
Tx of candida?
stat dose 150mg PO Fluconazole
Tx of candida in pregnancy?
300mg Clotrimazole pessary
Tx for oral thrush?
Fluconazole