Sexually Transmitted Diseases Flashcards
Which bacteria causes Chlamydia? State the serotypes that give clinical presentations of Chlamydia.
Chlamydia Trachomatis, serotypes D - K
What is the percentage of men and women who have asymptomatic Chlamydia?
50% men and 80% women
Which type of drug is Chlamydia not susceptible to?
beta-lactam antibiotics
Is the parasite causing Chlamydia enveloped or non-enveloped?
Enveloped
Treatment for Chlamydia
single dose of 1g of Azithromycin or Doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 7 days
Is the cell envelope of Chlamydia bacteria gram negative or gram positive?
Gram negative
What bacteria causes Gonorrhoea?
Neisseria Gonorrhoea
Describe the bacteria that causes Gonorrhoea.
Gram negative, aerobic cocci (diplococci)
Gonorrhoea is often co-infected with which 3 other conditions?
HIV, Chlamydia and genital warts
Percentage of men and women who are asymptomatic with Gonorrhoea
50% women
5% men
Treatment of uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
Ceftriaxone and azithromycin
What are the clinical manifestations of Gonorrhoea in males?
Gonococcal Urethritis (>80%) mucopurulent Dysuria (>50%) - pain in micturation Rectal infection (usually asymptomatic) can cause constipation, painful defecation and discharge Pharyngeal infection (usually asymptomatic)
What are the clinical manifestations of Gonorrhoea in females?
Endocervical infection (abnormal vaginal discharge) Pelvic inflammatory disease (only if endocervical infection isn't treated)
Which bacteria causes Syphilis?
Treponema Pallidum
What is the shape of Treponema Pallidum?
Spirochete