Reproductive Flashcards

1
Q

Which organism causes gonorrhoea?

A

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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2
Q

What is ‘the clap’ also known as?

A

Gonorrhoea

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3
Q

What symptoms does gonorrhoea cause?

A

Thick, creamy discharge from urethra Pain

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4
Q

Is N. gonorrhoea gram pos/neg rod/coccus?

A

Gram negative diplococci

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5
Q

What is the incubation period for N gonorrhoeae?

A

2-7 days

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6
Q

What percentage of females with gonorrhoeae are symptomatic?

A

20%

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7
Q

What is the most common STI? Second most common?

A

1 Chlamydia 2 Gonorrhoeae

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8
Q

Which demographic most commonly has gonorrhoeae?

A

Men who have sex with men

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9
Q

What is the treatment for gonorrhoeae?

A

Ceftriaxone and azithromycin

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10
Q

Which organism causes chlamydia?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

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11
Q

What type of organism is chlamydia?

A

Obligate intracellular parasite

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12
Q

What is the infectious component of chlamydia?

A

Elementary bodies

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13
Q

What sort of discharge does chlamydia cause?

A

Clear

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14
Q

If someone presents with clear urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

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15
Q

If someone presents with thick, creamy, painful urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?

A

Neiseria gonorrhoeae

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16
Q

What symptoms does chlamydia cause in men?

A

Dysuria Meatal erythema Clear urethral discharge Testicular pain

17
Q

What symptoms does chlamydia cause in women?

A

Dysuria Vaginal discharge Irregular bleeding Pelvic pain

18
Q

How is chlamydia treated?

A

Azithromycin OR doxycycline

19
Q

Which organism causes syphilis?

A

Treponema pallidum

20
Q

What are the symptoms of primary syphilis?

A

Painless ulcer on genitals (called a chanker)

21
Q

How long can syphilis be latent?

A

Years

22
Q

If someone presents with an STI of unknown cause, what is a good empirical treatment?

A

Azithromycin + ceflatrexone