Sexually transmitted infections Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause of preventable blindness in the world?
A
Trachoma
Infection caused by certain serotypes of Chlamydia, leads to chronic follicular kerato-conjunctivitis and extensive scarring of cornea
2
Q
Features of Reiter’s syndrome
A
Urethritis + arthritis + conjunctivitis, 4-6wks post genitourinary infection (most commonly chlamydia)
3
Q
Incubation period for congenitally acquired Gonorrhea conjunctivitis?
A
2-5 days
4
Q
Incubation period for congenitally acquired chlamydial infection?
A
5-14 days
