STDs Flashcards
HPV
ds DNA, Circular genome, nonenveloped icosahedral
types 16 and 18 are the worst
Candida albicans
Dimorphic fungi. wet prep or gm stain. pseudohyphae= growing.
opportunistic
tx. azole drugs
Gonorrhea
gm- diplococci, can be intracellular, oxidase positive, only oxidises glucose. Pilli, IgA protease.
THAYER MARTIN MEDIA
tx. Ceftriaxone
HHV
Alpha herpes virus.ds DNA, enveloped HHV2 is below the waist. Tzanck smear. Giant multinucleated cells
Trichomonas Vaginalis
protozoa with 4 flagella, yellow to white foamy discharge
tx. Metronidazole pH elevated with infection
Gardenella Vaginosis
clue cells. bacterial infection
Trep pallidum
gm- spirochete
Painless ulcers, rash on palms and soles,
dark field microscopy
tx. penecillin G
primary syphilis
chancre present.(small red hard bump.)
Secondary syphilis
3-6 months after chancre heals. fever, headache, sore throat, rash on palms and soles. Type II hypersensitivity.
Tertiary syphilis
Long latent period prior. gummas (syphilitic tumors) succeptible to aortic dissection neurological system. headaches convulsions, dementia