Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

The Male Patient is Experiencing:
▪ Burning urination and pus discharges from infection
urethra.
While Female Patient is Experiencing:
▪ Vaginal discharge

Answer 1

Gonorrhea or (Tulo)

Question 2

Causetive Agent of Gonorrhea

Answer 2

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Question 3

Treatment of Gonorrhea

Answer 3

▪ Ceftriaxone
- For uncomplicated cases
▪ Spectinomycin
- If resistant occurs

Question 4

Prevention of Gonorrhea

Answer 4

▪ No drug or vaccine
▪ Condom for protection
▪ Trace contacts and treat to
interrupt transmission.

Question 5

The Patient is Experiencing:
▪ Primary or Chancre
- Painless sore at the site of entry of germs
- Swollen glands
▪ Secondary or Condylomatalata
- Maculopapular rash notably on palms and soles.
- Moist papules on the skin
and mucous membranes.
▪ Tertiary or Gummas
- Varies from no symptoms.
- Indication of damage to body organs such as brain, heart, and
liver

Answer 5

Syphilis

Question 6

Causetive Agent of Syphilis

Answer 6

Treponema pallidum

Question 7

Treatment of Syphilis

Answer 7

▪ Penicillin
- For all stages of syphilis

Question 8

Prevention of Syphilis

Answer 8

▪ No vaccine available.
▪ Benzathine penicillin given to
contacts

Question 9

The Male Patient is Experiencing:
- Discharge from penis
- Burning & itching of urethral opening
- Burning sensation during urination
While Female Patient is Experiencing:
- Slight vaginal discharge
- Itching & burning of vagina
- Painful intercourse
- Abdominal pain

Answer 9

Chlamydia

Question 10

Causetive Agent of Chlamydia

Answer 10

Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 11

Treatment of Chlamydia

Answer 11

▪ Tetracycline
▪ Erythromycin (effective in infected mother to prevent neonatal disease)

Question 12

Prevention of Chlamydia

Answer 12

No vaccine available.

Question 13

Most Treatable STI’s:

Answer 13

▪ Chlamydia
▪ Gonorrhea
▪ Syphilis
▪ Trichomoniasis