STDs Flashcards
1
Q
AMSEL CRITERIA for bacterial vaginosis
A
- Objective signs of increased white homogenous vaginal discharge
- Vaginal discharge pH > 4.5
- Liberation of distinct fishy odor
- Clue cells
2
Q
Rx bacteria vaginosis
A
Metronidazole 500 TId X 7 days
3
Q
Silent partner of urethritis in men
A
Mucoprulent cervicitis MPC
> 30 PMNs
4
Q
Causes of MPC
Like urethritis
A
N gonorrheae
C trachoma this
5
Q
Violet string adhesions over the liver
A
Fits high Curtis syndrome
6
Q
MC cause of PID
A
N gonorrhoeae
7
Q
Organism causing fits Hugh Curtis syndrome
A
Chlamydia trachoma this
8
Q
Recommended regimen for PID
Outpatient
A
Outpatient:
Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM
Doxycycline 100 PO BID X 14
Metronidazole (if tolerated) 500 X 14 d
Inpatient
Cefotetan/ cefoxitin
+ doxycycline
Clindamycin + Gentamicin
9
Q
MC cause of genital ulceration in developing countries
A
Herpes
