STDs 4 Flashcards
1
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healthy vagina
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- acidic with pH of about 4.5 (3.8-4.5)
- has a variety of bacteria, yeasts, & other microorganisms which occur naturally in the vagina’s acidic environment
- has lactobacilli
- makes a daily mucus like discharge that may look clear or a little milky
2
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lactobacilli
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- “good” bacteria
- maintains natural acidity in the vagina
- keeps other bacteria under control
3
Q
vaginitis
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-inflammation of the vagina
4
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s/s of vaginitis
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- discharge
- odor
- irritation
- itching
5
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cause of vaginitis
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infections which cause distress & discomfort
6
Q
common vaginal infections
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- bacterial vaginosis
- trichomoniasis
- vaginal yeast infection
- some can be transmitted sexually
7
Q
cause of bacterial vaginosis
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- non specific vaginitis
- change in the normal flora (lactobacilli)
- tissue trauma, intercourse
- douching, lack of vaginal lacto bacilli
8
Q
s/s of bacterial vaginosis
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- women
- thin, grayish, white vaginal discharge
- foul smelling, fishy odor
9
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complications of bacterial vaginosis
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- lichen sclerosis
- preterm rupture
- post partum endometriosis
10
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diagnosing bacterial vaginosis
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swab taken & examined under microscope
11
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tx of bacterial vaginosis
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- may clear on its own
- flagyl (OK for pregnant)
- clindamycin (OK for pregnant)
12
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pt teaching for bacterial vaginosis
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- refrain from sex until cured or use a male condom
- males can be a carrier, cannot be treated
13
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cause of yeast infection
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- candida albicans
- change in vaginal pH
- change in hormone levels
- use of antibiotics, DM, BC
- douching
14
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female s/s of yeast infection
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- cottage cheese like discharge
- itching
- swelling
- irritation/inflamed vulva & vaginal tissue
15
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male s/s of yeast infection
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- rash
- redness
- burning
- itching on penis
