Reproductive Flashcards
Which organism causes gonorrhoea?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is ‘the clap’ also known as?
Gonorrhoea
What symptoms does gonorrhoea cause?
Thick, creamy discharge from urethra Pain
Is N. gonorrhoea gram pos/neg rod/coccus?
Gram negative diplococci
What is the incubation period for N gonorrhoeae?
2-7 days
What percentage of females with gonorrhoeae are symptomatic?
20%
What is the most common STI? Second most common?
1 Chlamydia 2 Gonorrhoeae
Which demographic most commonly has gonorrhoeae?
Men who have sex with men
What is the treatment for gonorrhoeae?
Ceftriaxone and azithromycin
Which organism causes chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What type of organism is chlamydia?
Obligate intracellular parasite
What is the infectious component of chlamydia?
Elementary bodies
What sort of discharge does chlamydia cause?
Clear
If someone presents with clear urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?
Chlamydia trachomatis
If someone presents with thick, creamy, painful urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?
Neiseria gonorrhoeae