STDs 2

Question 1

What are possible cardiovascular manifestations of syphilis?

Answer 1

-Aortitis
-Aorgic regurg
-Aortic aneurysm

Question 2

What does Haemophilus ducreyi cause?

Answer 2

Chancroid

Question 3

What is the classic presentation of chancroid?

Answer 3

Combination of painful ulcer with tender inguinal adenopathy

Question 4

What are four options for Chancroid treatment?

Answer 4

1. Azithromycin
2. Ceftriaxone
3. Ciprofloxacin
4. Erythromycin

Question 5

What should be done when treating Chancroid?

Answer 5

Re-examine 3-7 days after treatment, especially in HIV or uncircumcised pts

Question 6

Resolution of LAD in Chancroid may require _____

Answer 6

Drainage