Renal. STD (07-26) (1) Flashcards
Chlamydia the most common STD
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Chlamydia. what infects Ch. trachomatis? 4
genital tract
urethra
anus
eye
Chlamydia. risk factors?
unprotected sex
new partner
multiple partners
Chlamydia. coexists OR mimic what infection?
N. gonorrhea
Chlamydia. what serovars of this m/o cause proctocolitis?
lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) serovars of C trachomatis cause LGV, an emerging cause of proctocolitis.
Chlamydia. often symptom in males?
often asymtomatic
Chlamydia. symptoms in females? 3
urethritis, mucopurulent cervicitis, PID
Chlamydia. examination findings of women?
cervical/adnexal tenderness
Chlamydia. examination findings in men?
penile discharge and testicular tenderness
Chlamydia. differential?
gonorrhoe, endometriosis, PID, orchitis, vaginitis, UTI
Chlamydia. how presents in primary form LGV?
painless, transient papule or shallow ulcer
Chlamydia. how presents in secondary form LGV?
painfull swelling of the inguinal nodes
Chlamydia. how presents in tertiary form LGV?
can present as ,,anogenital syndrome” = anal pruritus with discharge, rectal strictures, rectovaginal fistula, elephantiasis
Chlamydia. gold standard diagnostics?
CULTURE
but diagnosis usually clinical
Chlamydia. what urine test for rapid detection?
nucleic acid amplification test
Chlamydia. what urine test for take 48-72h?
immunofluorescence (same for gonorrhea)