Repro Path+Micro Flashcards
human papilloma virus (HPV) is a small [ss/ds] [RNA/DNA] virus
HPV is a small ds DNA virus
causes skin and genital warts; types 16 and 18 are associated with cervical cancer
[?] can survive for on inanimate objects (fomites), so furniture, counters, and bathroom towels are a source of transmission
HPV (human papilloma virus)
skin warts, benign head and neck tumors, anogential warts (condyloma acuminata), and cervical dysplasia/ neoplasia are manifestations of [?]
HPV (human papilloma virus)
HPV is identified on Pap smears by [?] squamous epithelial cells which contain [?]
HPV is identified on Pap smears by koilocytotic squamous epithelial cells which contain vacuolated cytoplasm and occur in rounded clumps
[?] painless lesion with a raised border that heals in ~6 months
primary syphilis: painless raised border (chancre) that heals spontaneously in ~6 months, but organism spread throughout bloodstream
[?] “great imitator rash” - may be maculopapular, pustular, or scaly; also headache, fever, myalgia, lymphadenopathy
secondary syphilis; develops due to replication in lymph nodes, tissues, and skin
secondary syphilis includes raised lesions called [?] in skin folds and in mucous membranes
condyloma lata
manifestations of neurosyphilis
tabes dorsalis: loss of positional sensations => staggering
Charcot joint: trauma to knee and ankle joints
general paresis: gradual loss of higher integrative functions and personality
Argll Robertson pupil: pupil does not react to light but contracts when object is moved closer to eye
congenital syphilis results in [?]
premature birth, intrauterine growth retardation, facial and tooth deformities, deafness, arthritis, cardiovascular disease
non-treponemal syphilis tests include [?]
venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) and rapid plasma regain (RPR)
measure flocculation of cardiolipin from sera; often result in false positives; recommended for screening
treponemal specific tests include [?]
fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption test (FTA-ABS) and T. palldium particle absorption test (TP-PA)
syphilis is treated with [?]
penicillin G
there is no vaccine for T. pallidum
Pathology/ organism?
primary syphilis (chancre)
caused by T. pallidum
Pathology/ organism
secondary syphilis (“great imitator rash”)
caused by T. pallidum
Neisseria gonorrheoae is a gram [positive/ negative] [shape]; the cell wall contains [?]
N. gonorrheoae is a gram negative cocci (assorts as diplococci; coffee-bean shaped); cell wall contains LOS (not LPS)
clinical manifestations of N. gonorrheoae
urethritis: purulent discharge, thick greenish-yellow; accompanied by pain
cervicitis: 30% asymptomatic; dysuria, dyspareunia, discharge, genital discomfort; local spread can cause fallopian tube inflammation => chronic pain, ectopic pregnancy, infertility
disseminated gonococcal infections: skin lesions, septicemia, septic arthritis
ophthalmia neonatorum: conjunctivitis in newborn from infected mother
N. gonorrheoae infections are treated with [?]
dual therapy with ceftriaxone and doxycycline
Pathology?
N. gonorrheoae urethritis (purulent discharge, thick greenish-yellow; accompanied by pain)
Pathology?
ophthalmia neonatorum (N. gonorrheoae infection in baby born to infected mother)
Organism?
T. pallidum (syphilis)
Organism?
N. gonorrheoae (cultured on chocolate agar or Thayer Martin medium)
[?] are an intracellular bacteria with a complex life cycle including an elementary body (resistant to environmental conditions) and reticulate body
Chlamydia trachomatis
[?] is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world
Trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
chronic disease caused by inflammation => corneal scarring
clinical manifestations of Chlamydia trachomatis
trachoma: corneal scarring
acute follicular conjunctivitis: mucopurulent discharge, keratitis
neonatal conjunctivitis
urogenital infections: asymptomatic in 25% M, 80% F; cervicitis, salpingitis, endometritis, urethritis, discharge (less purulent than gonorrhea)
LGV: small painless lesions on genitals that heal spontaneously; second stage involves draining lymph nodes - enlarged nodes (painful, can rupture), fever, myalgia
Chlamydia trachomatis is treated with [?]
antimicrobials that can penetrate cells (macrolides)
Haemophilis ducreyi are small pleomorphic gram [positive/ negative] [shape]
H. ducreyi are small pleomorphic gram negative rods
Pathology?
chancroid - tender raised lesion with erythematous base that develops in genital region; ulcerates and becomes painful; soft ragged margins
caused by H. ducreyi
H. ducreyi infections are treated with [?]
azithromycin or ceftriaxone; drain involved nodes
the predominant vaginal flora genus is [?], which are gram positive rods that produce hydrogen peroxide
Lactobacillus species
may help protect against vaginal pathogens
low vaginal pH results from [?]
bacterial fermentation of glycogen to lactic acid
[disease] often asymptomatic; minimal discharge; usually has a fishy odor; may have mild vulvar irritation
bacterial vaginosis
treatment: metronidazole
[disease] purulent vaginal discharge; usually has a bad odor; vulvar irritation
trichomoniasis (caused by Trichomonas vaginalis)
treatment: metronidazole
[disease] vulvar pruritis/ irritation; may have mild discharge
Candida vulvovaginitis (caused by Candida albicans in immune suppressed individuals/ patients on antibiotics)
treatment: fluconazole
bacterial vaginitis is associated with a reduction in [?] and a concomitant increase in [?]
reduction in Lactobacilli + increase in anaerobes (Gardnerella, Mobiluncus, Prevotella species)
[disease] painful genital ulcers or vesicles, generally multiple; local lymphadenopathy; fever; headache
primary genital HSV (herpes simplex virus 2)
HSV treatment
acyclovir, famiciclovir, valacyclovir
HSV and H. ducreyi (chancroid) generally cause [painless/ painful] lesions
syphilis generally causes [painless/ painful] lesions
HSV and H. ducreyi (chancroid) generally cause painful lesions
syphilis generally causes painless lesions
syphilis and H. ducreyi (chancroid) generally cause [single/ multiple] lesions
HSV generally causes [single/ multiple] lesions
syphilis and H. ducreyi (chancroid) generally cause single lesions
HSV generally causes multiple lesions
pelvic inflammatory disease is treated with [?]
ceftriaxone + doxycycline + metronidazole
OR
cefotetan OR cefoxitin + doxycycline
Listeria monocytogenes infections are treated with [?]
penicillin G, ampicillin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol
grown on blood agar (beta hemolytic), [?] are catalase positive and demonstrate tumbling end-over-end motility at 25 C
Listeria monocytogenes
important causes of congenital infections
TORCH
Toxoplasma gondii, Other [T. pallidum, parvovirus B19, Zika virus], Rubella, CMV, HSV
Name the congenital infection:
infection in first trimester usually results in spontaneous abortion or stillbirth; manifest months to years later as intellectual disability, visual impairment, hearing loss, learning disabilities, hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis, hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytopenia
Toxoplasma gondii
treatment: pyrimethamine-sulfadiazine
Name the congenital infection:
10-20% infants infected in utero have intellectual disability or deafness; other manifestations = microcephaly, chorioretinitis, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice
Cytomegalovirus
treatment: ganciclovir/ valganciclovir
Name the congenital infection:
ophthalmologic, cardiac, auditory, and neurologic anomalies (deafness, patent ductus arteriosus, and cataracts)
Rubella
treatment: none, but immunization is 100% protective
Name the congenital infection:
global development/ intellectual disability, rash, hepatosplenomegaly, osteomyelitis, dental/long bone abnormalities, blindness
T. pallidum (syphilis)
treatment: penicillin IV
diamniotic/ dichorionic twins develop [?] days post-fertilization; diamniotic/ monochorionic twins develop [?] days post-fertilization; monoamniotic/ monochorionic twins develop [?] days post-fertilization
diamniotic/ dichorionic: <3 days
diamniotic/ monochorionic: 4-8 days
monoamniotic/ monochorionic: 9-12 days
conjoined: 12+ days
the endoplasmic reticulum of the syncytiotrophoblasts is responsible for production of [?]
human chorionic gonadotropin
hCG enters maternal circulation => corpus luteum maintained
teratogen exposure during weeks [?] is when most structural defects occur
weeks 2-8
[?] bluish discoloration of vagina and cervix
Chadwick’s sign
[?] softening of the cervix
Hegar’s sign
Pathology? (ovarian)
surface inclusion cysts
secondary to invagination of surface epithelium
Pathology? (ovarian)
corpus luteum cysts
seen in ovaries of reproductive age F
Pathology? (ovarian)
polycystic ovarian syndrome
Pathology? (ovarian)
stromal hyperthecosis (cortical stromal hyperplasia)
postmenopausal women who present with symptoms similar to PCOS
Pathology? (ovarian)
serous cystadenoma
one or several cysts with smooth inner and outer surfaces; lined by a layer of tall columnar, serous secreting ciliated or non-ciliated cells with no atypia
Pathology? (ovarian)
serous tumor of borderline malignancy (low malignant potential)
Pathology? (ovarian)
malignant serous tumors (cystadenocarcinoma)
Pathology? (ovarian)
mucinous cystadenoma
many show KRAS mutations
Pathology? (ovarian)
mucinous borderline tumor
epithelial stratification, tufting, and/or papillary intraglandular growth; may look similar to intestinal adenomas