Sexually Transmitted Disease or infection Flashcards
are diseases that are spread though sexual contact with an infected partner.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
provides the best protection against STIs
Abstinence or Condom
is a vaginal infection spread by the fungus Candida
Candidiasis
an organism that thrives on glycogen
Candidiasis
provides the perfect environment for candidal growth
Hyperglycemia
Under a microscope, it indicates the presence of candida organisms
typical fungal hyphae
a pH level of 4.5 plus itching and/or burning, unusual discharge, or a yeasty odor suggest
a yeast infection
Upon assessment for candidiasis, the adolescent will notice what?
vulvar and vaginal reddening, burning and itching, and even bleeding from hairline fissures.
Upon assessment of the candidiasis, _____ can usually be observed at the vaginal outlet.
A thick, cream cheese-like discharge
For assessment of Candidiasis. Internally, the vagina shows what patches.
white patches
Therapy for candidal infections includes
vaginal tablets or cream applications such as MICONAZOLE or CLOTRIMAZOLE
Administration for miconazole or clotrimazole
Once a day for 3 to 7 days
For candidiasis, ____ should be tested to rule out diabetes melitus
Urine
changes the flora of the microenvironment and can be associated with candidal infections
Use of oral contraceptives
is the most prevalent, curable STI in the United States
Trichomonas Vaginalis
What is the incubation period of Trichomonas Vaginalis
4 to 20 days
serious consequence of trichomoniasis
genital inflammation
with a trichomonal infection, females may notice
*slight vaginal discharge
*extreme vaginal itching or
*frothy white or grayish-green vaginal discharge
Infection of trichomonas vaginalis is diagnosed showing
trichomonads typically appear as rounded, mobile structures in microscopic examination
prevents recurrence of Trichomonas
Use of condoms
these medicines eradicates trichomonal infections
Oral metronidazole or tinidazole
therapeutic management for Trichomonas
caution the patient not to drink alcoholic beverages during the course of treatment
is defined as the absence or deficiency of lactobacili in the vaginal flora and it occurs frequently among adolescents
Bacterial Vaginosis
Microscopic examination for the Bacterial Vaginosis discharge shows
Gram-negative rods adhering to vaginal epithelial cells
Treatment for bacterial vaginosis
oral (7 days) or vaginal (5 days) metronidazole
Incubation period of Chlamydia Trachomatis
1 to 5 wweks
symptoms of Chlamydia Trachomatis
include a heavy, grayish-white discharge and vulvar itching.
Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis
identification of organism by cervix or urethra swab