Sexually Transmitted Diseases Flashcards
Syphillus Chlamydia Gonococcal infections Herpes HPV
Primary and Secondary Syphilis
within one work day
All other stages of Syphilis
one week
Chlamydia
one week
Gonococcal infections
one week
Herpes
nope
HPV
nope
What causes syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
“O” of TORCH?
Syphilis
How is Syphilis transmitted?
Sexually acquired
Vertical transmission
What is the longest progression of syphilis?
late (tertiary) syphilis
Where is the classic chancre of syphilis seen?
primary
What develops at the site of inoculation for syphilis?
painless papule
What are 3 risk factors of Syphilis?
- HIV infection
- Combination methamphetamine and sildenafil use
- Having acquired recent sexual partners from the internet
What are the 4 Stages of syphilis?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Latent
- Tertiary
What is one to two centimeter ulcer with a raised, indurated margin called?
chancre
How long does it take the chancre to heal spontaneously?
3-6 wks
Where is a wide variety of symptoms seen in syphilis?
Secondary syphilis
What is the most characteristic finding in secondary syphilis?
Rash (not vesicles)
Where stage of syphilis is condyloma lata found?
Secondary syphilis
What are Condyloma lata?
weeping papules
T/F There are signs and symptoms in Latent Syphilis?
False
When dos early latent occur?
1st year after infection
When is syphilis non-infectious to sex partners?
Late latent
When is syphilis infectious to sex partners?
Early latent
When is the transmission to fetus still possible although non-infectious to sex partners?
Late latent
What are 3 symptoms that can occur in Late syphilis?
- Gummatous
- Cardiovascular
- Neurosyphilis
Gummatous syphilis occurs where?
Anywhere (skin, bones, or internal organs)
What gummas?
heaped up granulomatous lesions
What cardiovascular structures are infected by syphilis?
ascending thoracic aorta
What cardiovascular problems does syphilis create?
Dilated aorta
Aortic valve regurgitation
Syphilis on the central nervous system
Neurosyphilis
Argyll Robertson pupils
“Prostitution pupils” (accommodates but don’t react)
Where s Tabes dorsalis found?
Neurosyphilis syphilis
What are the two nontreponemal screening tests for syphilis?
- Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
- Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
What are the two treponemal confirming tests for syphilis?
- Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS)
- Microhemagglutination test for antibodies to T. pallidum (MHA-TP)
To visualize syphilis spirochete
Darkfield microscopy
What is the treatment for syphilis?
Penicillin
What cures syphilis?
penicillin
Used as a alternative for penicillin drug allergy for syphilis
azithromycin
What is Jarisch Herxheimer reaction?
massive destruction of spirochetes in early syphilis. Reaction resolves within 24 hrs
What is found in tropical/ subtropical regions
Chlamydia Lymphogranuloma Venereum
What is predominately a disease of Lymphatic tissue?
Chlamydia Lymphogranuloma Venereum
What is seen primarily in lymphogranuloma venereum
genital ulcer/ mucosal inflammatory reaction
What is seen in secondary stage lymphogranuloma venereum?
painful inguinal buboes
How do you diagnosis lymphogranuloma venereum
PCR for LGV-specific DNA
What is the FIRST treatment for LGV
Doxycycline
What is the SECOND treatment for LGV in allergic or pregnant pts
erythromycin
What is the major cause of nongonoccal urethritis and cervicitis?
Chlamydia
What is Chlamydia often co-infected with?
gonococci
When chlamydia is the only infection its…..
asymptomatic
What is the most infected site in women?
cervix
What is the most infected site in men?
urethra
What is the most common presenting symptom of chlamydia in women?
Cervicitis
What is the most common presenting symptom of chlamydia in men?
Urethritis
What are two symptoms found in both men and women?
- Conjunctivitis
- Pharyngitis
How do you diagnosis Chlamydia?
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
How do you distinguish the diagnosis of Chlamydia from gonorrhea?
urethritis or cervicitis MINUS gram neg diplococci
How do you treat Chlamydia?
Azithromycin or doxycycline
Who is at highest risk of gonorrhoeae infection?
black men and black women
What is the most common symptom seen in women with gonorrhea?
Cervicitis and urethritis
What is the most common symptom seen in men with gonorrhea?
urethritis
How do you diagnosis gonorrhea?
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs)
How do you treat gonorrhea?
Ceftriaxone PLUS azithromycin
What med is no longer acceptable in gonorrhea treatment?
Fluoroquinolones
What is the strongest predictor of HSV infection?
lifetime number of sex partners
What type of herpes is often oral?
HSV-1
What type of herpes is often genital?
HSV-2
T/F can you get Herpes from someone without lesion?
YES YES YES
What is the most common presentation of herpes?
oral lesion
Who is more prone to Herpetic whitlow?
Dentists
Children
Who gets herpes gladiatorum?
wrestlers
What is associated with high morbidity and mortality in Herpes?
encephalitis
How is herpes simplex diagnosed
based on the appearance of the lesion
What is the GOLD STANDARD for diagnosing herpes?
Viral culture
What has replaced the GOLD STANDARD for diagnosing herpes?
PCR
What can differentiate type 1 from type 2 herpes?
Serology
What is the treatment for the first episode of herpes?
Acyclovir
What is the treatment for the recurrent episode of herpes?
Acyclovir
What are two topical treatment options for oral herpes?
Penciclovir
Docosanol
A patient has ocular herpes what should be done??
URGENT referral to Ophthalmologist
What is the DOC for acyclovir resistance in immunocompromised persons with systemic HIV?
Foscarnet
What is the most common viral sexually transmitted disease in U.S.?
Condylomata Acuminata
What causes condylomata?
HPV
Condylomata acuminata is at increased risk for what?
anogenital (cervical cancer)
head and neck cancers
How many types can cause malignant change?
35 types
Which types are associated with high grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia?
16, 18, 31, 33, 35
What are two odd risk factors for condylomata acuminata?
Cigarette smoking
Radiation therapy
What is the most common presentation in condylomata?
WART
How is condylomata diagnosed?
clinical presentation, serologic testing for syphillis
What is the treatment for Condylomata?
Podophyllin and podofilox
Imiquimod
Sinecatechines
How do you prevent Condylomata?
Gardasil- 9 vaccine