sex related discharge Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common bacterial STI in the UK?
A
chlamydia
2
Q
what are the main symptoms of chlamydia in men vs women?
A
Asymptomatic infections are common.
The most common symptoms in men are:
- urethral discharge
- dysuria,
the main symptoms in women being - - - dysuria
inter menstrual bleeding
vaginal discharge
3
Q
how is chlamydia managed?
A
Treatment is either by using doxycycline BD for 7 days
or Azithromycin 1g single dose. There is no need for a test of cure.
4
Q
how is chamydia diagnosed?
A
women:
- encocervical swabs
men:
- urine and urethral swab
