Sexual & Tropical Infections Flashcards
1
Q
List some characteristics of gonorrhea infection
A
Purulent anal/urethral discharge
Lower abdo pain
Diarrhoea + bleeding
2
Q
List some characteristics of chlamydia infection
A
Milder than gonorrhea
Anal discomfort/itch
3
Q
How is herpes simplex spread?
A
Ano-genital/oro-anal at the mucosa
4
Q
Give a characteristic of HPV infection
A
Anal warts
5
Q
How is acute traveller’s diarrhoea defined?
A
3 loose stools in 24hrs on the back of travelling
6
Q
Which organism is the most common cause of traveller’s diarrhoea?
A
E. coli
7
Q
Which viruses are associated with cruise ships?
A
Norovirus
Rotavirus
8
Q
Which disease is associated with profuse watery diarrhoea, typically involving refugee camps?
A
Cholera
