Non-STI of the Genital Tract Flashcards
What are Fox-Fordyce spots?
Sebaceous glands on the genitals that become more evident with puberty
What are some of the main non-STI microbial conditions?
Vulvovaginal candidosis Bacterial vaginosis Balanitis Tinea cruris Erythrasma Infected sebaceous glands
What is the microbial cause of vulvovaginal candidosis?
Candida albicans
Candida glabrata
What are the symptoms of vulvovaginal candidosis?
Itch
Thick, increased amount of discharge
Who are more likely to get vulvovaginal candidosis?
Diabetics
Pregnancy
Immunosuppressed incl HIV
Reproductive age group
What are the examination findings of vulvovaginal candidosis?
Fissuring
Erythema with satellite lesions
Characteristic discharge
What is the treatment for vulvovaginal candidosis?
Azole antifungals (clotrimazole, fluconazole)
What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
Watery grey/yellow “fishy” discharge
Worse after period/sex
Sore/itch from dampness
What is bacterial vaginosis associated with?
Vitamin D deficiency in black women
What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
Metronidazole
Clindamycin
What is Zoon’s balanitis?
Chronic inflammation secondary to overgrowth of commensal organisms plus foreskin malfunctions
What is the treatment for balanitis?
Creams
Circumcision if creams aren’t working
What is the microbial cause of impetigo?
Staph aureus
How is erythrasma treated?
Combine anti fungal
