STD Flashcards
What types of HPV cause condyloma acuminate
Types 6 and 11
How do you diagnose condyloma acuminate
Usually by inspection
Can use acetic acid and will appear white
How do you treat condyloma acuminate
Cryotherapy, laser, local excision
Can use topical Podofilox
Can you cure Genital herpes?
No
Name the diagnosis.
A patient comes to you with flu like symptoms they noticed a burning sensation in the vaginal area a few days ago and now have these vesicles and painful ulcers that are crusting over
Genital herpes
How do you diagnose genital herpes
Confirm with viral culture or PCR
Treatment for Genital herpes
Antivirals with breakouts such as acyclovir or valacyclovir
What is known as an infectious inflammation of the cervix
Cervicitis
What bacteria is most likely to cause Cervicitis
Chlamydia trichomonas then neisseria gonorrhea
Need the diagnosis.
The patient comes to you with vaginal discharge and bleeding after sexual intercourse she’s also noticed some frequency and dysuria with urination. On exam you noticed a purelent discharge from the cervix and the cervix is also erythematous, edematous, and friable
Cervicitis
How do you diagnose Cervicitis
Based on signs and symptoms but to determine cause obtain a specimen
How do you treat Cervicitis
At minimum cover chlamydia and gonorrhea
Chlamydia: azithromycin 1g PO
Gonorrhea: ceftriaxone 250mg IM
Do sexual partners need treated for Cervicitis
Yes
If a patient is diagnosed with Cervicitis and they are pregnant what do you need to do for them after treatment?
Test them again to make sure they are cured
If Cervicitis is chronic what is it due to?
Usually mechanical or chemical irritation