sexual med Flashcards
what is the first-line treatment for chlamidya
doxycycline
azithromycin second line
what is the first-line treatment for gonorrhoea
IM ceftriaxone
what is the treatment for thrush
clotrimazole
what is the presentation of trichomonas
profuse, foul, smelling, green discharge and vulval itching
complications of chlamydia infection in pregnancy
corioamnionitis (infection around membranes)
Premature rupture of membranes
conjunctivitis of baby
pneumonia of baby
Symptoms of secondary syphilis
widespread rash
neurological symptoms
glomerulonephritis
what test shows current syphilis infection
VDLR - enzymes produced in syphilis infection so would be positive
what test show immunization to syphilis
TPHAlooks for IgG that remains after treatment
treatment of BV and trichomonas
metronidazole
pH with BV
> 7 (should be 4)