Sexually transmitted diseases Flashcards

1
Q

What bacteria causes syphilis?

A
  • Treponema pallidum

- Spiral-shaped

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2
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Where does syphilis start?

A
  • Genitals
  • Rectum
  • Mouth
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3
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How is syphilis transmitted?

A

-Via skin or mucus contact with sores

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4
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What happens after the initial infection of syphilis?

A

-Syphilis bacteria can lie dormant

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5
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How can early syphilis be cured?

A

-Penicillin

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6
Q

What happens with untreated syphilis?

A

Damages:

-Heart or brain

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7
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Who do you report syphilis to?

A

-Regional public health

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8
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How do congenital and perinatal infections occur?

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-Microbes must cross the placenta to infect the foetus

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9
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What are perinatal infections acquired?

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-At birth= Herpes simplex or chlamydia

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10
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When do pregnant woman get screened for syphilis?

A
  • Blood test

- First antenatal visit, first trimester

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What can happen to foetus in congenital syphilis?

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  • Stillbirth

- Premature birth

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12
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What is congenital syphilis?

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  • Syphillis present in utero at birth

- From infected mother

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