Sexual Transmitted Infections

Question 1

Which STI is caused by a gram negative diplococci?

Answer 1

Gonorrhoea

Question 2

Which organism is responsible for the infection gonorrhoea?

Answer 2

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Question 3

Usually, how long after infection do symptoms of gonorrhoea in males present?

Answer 3

2-5 days

Question 4

Usually, how long after infection do symptoms of chlamydia in males present?

Answer 4

1-2 weeks

Question 5

What is the single dose therapy for chlamydia?

Answer 5

Azithromycin 1g stat

Question 6

What is the serum marker for investigating hepato-cellular carcinoma?

Answer 6

Alpha-fetal protein

Question 7

What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

Answer 7

Often asymptomatic
Dyspareunia
Abnormal menstrual bleeding
Pelvic pain
Vaginal discharge

Question 8

What are the treatment options for chlamydia?

Answer 8

Doxycycline 100mg bd for 7/7

Azithromycin 1g single dose

Question 9

True / False: Contact tracing is required for partners of patients infected with chamydia

Answer 9

True - Partners need treatment even if asymptomatic

Question 10

What is the diagnostic test for chlamydia?

Answer 10

Take a swab for NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test)

Question 11

What is the diagnostic test for gonorrhoea in women?

Answer 11

Cervical swab for gram stain (microscopy) and culture

Question 12

What is the treatment for gonorrhoea?

Answer 12

Ceftriaxone