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STD's Flashcards

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An infection of the organs of reproduction especially the fallopian tubes where inflammation is caused by Gonorrhea & Chlamydia.

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

aka Salpingitis

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Gram-Negative Diplococcus (Neisseria gonorrhea-diplococcus organism) that is grown on chocolate agar. MC symptom is Dysuria. MC sign is a Green Mucopurulent discharge MC joint affected is the Knee MC sequelae site in men is the testes leading to sterility, in women salpingitis, in newborns it leads to blindness.

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Gonorrhea

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Causative organism for Reiter’s disease (spine) and ophthalmia neonatorum. Causes PID in females while males remain asymptomatic. MC cause of female infertility in the US (3x MC)

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Chlamydia

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Organism is Spirochete Treponema Pallidum. Can be transmitted through the placenta. Treated with penicillin. Associated with Hutchinson’s Triad (interstitial keratitis, notched permanent incisors, CN VIII deafness)

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Syphilis

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Diagnostic tests for Syphilis

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Darkfield microscopy

Labs: VDRL (MC), FTA/ABS, TPI

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What are the stages of Syphilis?

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1* Stage: Hard Chancre - singular & painless (< 8 wks)

2* Stage: Maculopapular rash, Condylomata lata (flat warts), & alopecia (8wks to 2yrs) - Most Transmission

3* Stage: Tabes dorsalis (destroys posterior columns), gummas, or vascular damage (aortic aneurysm or aortic valve insufficiency) - No Transmission during this stage (> 25yrs)

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Organism is a parasite that causes greenish yellow, frothy, foul smelling discharge

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Trichmoniasis

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Organism: fungus/yeast A white cottage cheese like discharge seen in the mouth (thrush) or in the vagina. Associated with diabetes and antibiotic usage

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Moniliasis aka Candidiasis

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Organism is Chlamydia

Affects lymph nodes in the groin & produces rectal strictures

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Lymphogranuloma Venereum

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Organism is a bacterium with incubation time 8-80 days

Presents as red, beefy lesions that are nodular and lead to ulcerations and are seen in the anogenital to perineal area.

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Granuloma Inguinale

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Organism is a virus (HSV-2)

Vesicle clusters reoccur with decreased immunity or stress

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Genital Herpes

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Organism is Human Papilloma virus Papilloma (painful, soft, flesh colored, cauliflower erosions) are linked to cervical cancer

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Genital Warts aka Condylomata Accuminata

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Organism is Hemophilus Ducreyi

Papules which become soft & painful (Frei test)

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Chancroid

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14
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Organism is HIV (retrovirus)

Frequently associated with opportunistic infections Contraindicated in breast-feeding
High-risk population is homosexual male/IV drugs
Asso Conditions: Pnemocystis carinii (MC), Giardia lamblia & Kaposi’s sarcoma

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AIDS

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15
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Lab tests for AIDS

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(1) ELISA-screening test (RNA)
(2) Western-blot (proteins) - most accurate

* ELISA 2x(+) before Western blot

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16
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Organism is a virus

It can occur in children & is sexually transmitted only in adults

Characterized by a dome shaped, flesh colored or gray umbilicated papule that becomes pearly white with caseous core.

Seen in mucosa of mouth & eyelids

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Molluscum contagiosum

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17
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A small lesion < 0.5cm that is FLAT such as a freckle

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Macule

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A small RAISED lesion < 0.5cm

Associated with measles & syphilis (solid)

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Papule

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19
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A small lesion < 0.5cm filled with SEROUS FLUID & associated with herpes & chicken pox

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Vesicle

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A small lesion < 0.5cm filled with PUS & associated with staph infection due to a furuncle.

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Pustule

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21
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A hard RAISED lesion < 0.5cm in size

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Nodule

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A FLUID filled lesion > 0.5cm in size associated with phemphigus (blisters).

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Bulla

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23
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A pre-cancerous lesion seen on mucus membrane and associated with tobacco use. (cannot be scraped off like thrush)

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Leukoplakia

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Located on the face, nose & cheeks, and is exacerbated by sunlight, caffeine & alcohol.

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Acne Rosacea

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A condition of sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and pus filled cysts. (especially in adolescence)

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Acne Vulgaris

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26
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Sun Spot, Liver Spot

MC benign sun-induced lesion

MC in elderly

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Actinic Lentigo

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A pitted erythematous lesion or ulcer in the mouth (cankersore)

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Aphthous Somatitis

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“Carload of furuncles”

Same organism & lesion location as furuncle

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Carbuncle

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29
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An accumulation of sebum within a pore.

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Comedome

30
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Closed Comedone

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Whitehead

31
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Open Comedome

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Blackhead

32
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A non-tender epidermal cyst that is filled with sebum (oil)

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Epidermal Cyst aka Wen

33
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Organism is beta hemolytic strep

Presents as red, fiery, advancing lesion on the skin.

Pt will have fever & elevated ASO titer

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Erysipelas

34
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A skin reaction usually associated with strep characterized by bilateral, red & tender nodules on the pre-tibia area of the legs.

(+) ASO titer

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Erythema Nodosum

35
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Any superficial surface injury to the skin

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Excoriation

36
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Diagnosis for any Fungal/Mycotic infection (Tinea)

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Wood’s Lamp

(black light exam)

37
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Fungal infection of the body

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Tinea Corpus

38
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Fungal infection of the Foot

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Tinea Pedia

(Athlete’s Foot)

39
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Fungal infection of the Nails

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Tinea Ungunum

40
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Fungal infection of the Scalp

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Tinea Capitus

41
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Fungal infection of the Groin

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Tinea Cruris

(Jock Itch)

42
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Fungal infection of the Beard

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Tinea Barbae

43
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Multiple hypo-pigmented, asymptomatic lesions varying in color from white to brown.

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Tinea Versicolor

44
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A staph-infected hair follicle that presents as a painful nodule

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Furuncle

45
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HSV infection characterized by small vesicles“cold sores” located on the mouth or in the genital region.

Can be reactivated during delivery

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Herpes Simplex

HSV1 = mouth

HSV2 = groin (STD)

46
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What is the herpes skin test?

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Tzank

47
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Found in the Dorsal Root Ganglion; lies dormant until immune compromised.

Vesicular lesions follow the course of the Thoracic dermatome & CN V.

Painful

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Herpes Zoster

(Shingles)

48
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Increased Keratinization producing a non-inflammatory skin lesion. (dry cracked skin)

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Ichthyosis

(Fish Skin)

49
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“Honey crusted lesion” or Yellow crusted lesion

Organism may be staph or strep (MC)

Crusty lesions found on the face on the corners of the mouth or on the hands of children.

Extremely contagious!

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Impetigo

50
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Reddened areas caused by moisture, friction & warmth retention found on opposing skin surfaces. (skin folds)

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Intertrigo

51
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A dense, sharply elevated, progressively enlarging scar with collagenous hyperplasia seen in African-Americans, Latinos & Asians.

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Keloid

52
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Rough & thick skin due to constant scratching of a pruritic, chronic dermatitis. (leather-like)

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Lichenification

53
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An inflammatory pruritic disease characterized by papules with shiny, fine inconspicuous SCALES and whitish lines or puncta.

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Lichen Planus

54
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A discrete coin-shaped, ring or annular lesion that coalesce to form patches which ooze and crust over.

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Nummular Eczema

55
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Tender bacterial or fungal hand infection or foot infection where the nail & skin meet at the side (cuticle)

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Paronychia

56
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Caused by LICE.

Pubic area?

Body?

Head?

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Pediculosis

Pediculosis Pedis

Pediculosis Corpus

Pediculosis Capitus

57
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A potentially life threatening condition exhibiting bulla (blisters) on the face & head (skin).

MC in Jewish MALES

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Pemphigus Vulgaris

58
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Exhibits a characteristic oval/round lesion called a HERALD PATCH.

Caused by a virus

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Pityriasis Rosea

“Rose Patch”

59
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“Silver scales & Pitted Nails”

Silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees & elbows.

Pitting finger nails

Sero-negative arthropathy

“Puncta on the unguinal” region

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Psoriasis

60
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A transmissible (whirlpool) infection caused by MITES & characterized by grouped vesicles & superficial linea furrows in the groin (where they burrowed)

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Scabies

61
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Dandruff

Similar to “cradle cap” in newborns

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

62
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Hives described as a wheal due to an allergy such as penicillin or a food allergy.

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Urticaria

63
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An auto-immune (acquired) condition characterized by depigmentation (absent melanocytes) after development.

Especially on hands, face, body folds & genitalia.

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Vitiligo

64
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Complete depigmentation (lack of melanin) of the body first observed at birth.

(Born with no melanin)

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Albinism

65
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Organism is Candia Albicans.

Oral is called “Thrush”

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Yeast Infectons

66
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1st symptom of AIDS patient?

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Thrush

67
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MC skin cancer

Waxy and indurated

Least invasive

Rare Metastasis

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Basal Cell

68
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Malignant tumor of epithelial cells (irregular & flaky)

Rough dry skin MC from sun exposure

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Squamous cell

69
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Most Invasive; Multi-colored

Irregular Borders

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Melanoma

70
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Premalignant condition of the skin cuased by exposure of the sun. “Orange”

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Actinic Keratosis

71
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Multiple hypo-pigmented asymptomatic fungal infection (gray or white patches)

MC from tanning beds

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Tinea Versicolor

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