STDs Flashcards
vaginitis
- general term for vaginal infection, inflammation or change in vaginal flora
sx of vaginitis
- discharge- change in volume, color
- pruritis
- odor
- dyspareunia
- dysuria
normal vaginal flora
- mainly lactobacilli
normal vaginal pH in premenopausal women
- 4.0 - 4.5
normal vaginal pH in premenarche or postmenopasual
- 4.7
normal vaginal discharge
- d/c is normal
- is an issue when it causes sx like itching, pain, odor
- normally clear or whiteish
- odorless
- more during mid cycle and pregnancy
things that can impact vaginal discharge
- estrogen- progesterone contraceptives
- diet
- sexual activity
- medications
- stress
bacterial vaginosis
- shift in vaginal flora: decreased lactobacilli and more diverse bacteria
- increased production of amines by new bacteria
- rise in pH > 4.5
what is the most common cause of discharge in younger women
- bacterial vaginosis
major bacterial responsible for BV
- gardnerella vaginalis*
- prevotella spp
- prophyromonas spp
- bacteroides spp
- produce amines
risk factors for BV
- sexual activity
- STD
- AA
- smoking
- hygiene use i.e. douching
clinical manifestations of BV
- asymptomatic
- discharge*- thin, off white
- fishy odor*
- more noticeable after intercourse or during menses
dx of BV
- thin gray- white d/c
- pH > 4.5
- pos whiff test- drop of KOH on discharge -> fishy odor
- clue cells
treatment for BV
- flagyl* PO or intravaginally
- clindamycin or tinidazole
- vaginal boric acid suppository X 30 d (recurrent)
- flagyl gel intra vag 2X a week X 4-6 mo (recurrent)
candidiasis
- common cause of vaginal itching and discharge
- due to inflammation of candida spp
- present in normal flora of 25% of women
types of candida that cause yeast infections
- candida albicans- majority of cases
- candida glabrata- milder sx
- NOT assoc with reduction in lactobacilli
risk factors for candidiasis
- diabetes
- abx
- increased estrogen levels
- immunosuppression
- diaphragms, sponges, IUDs
clinical manifestations of candidiasis
- vulvar pruritis**
- burning, soreness, irritation
- dysuria
- dyspareunia
- erythema, vulvar excoriation
- discharge is white, thick, adherent
- normal cervix
diagnosis of candidiasis
- microscopy of vaginal d/c
- pH usu 4-4.5
- KOH on discharge -> hyphae and budding
management of simple uncomplicated candidiasis
- fluconazole (diflucan)
management of complicated candidiasis
- fluconazole 2-3 doses 72 hours apart
- 7-14 days topical cream
management of candidiasis in pregnancy
- no PO options
- clomitrazole, miconazole intravag X 7 days
trichomonas
- due to protozoa trichomonas vaginalis
- most common non-viral STD world wide
- may be asymptomatic
- usu self limited in men
trichomonas sx in women
- varied sx
- prurulent, malodorous thin d/c
- burning, pruritis
- dysuria
- frequency
- lower abd pain, dyspareunia
- 70-85% are asymptomatic but will eventually dev sx
- erythema of vulva and vaginal mucosa
- strawberry cervix*
trichomonas sx in men
- 75% asymptomatic
- spont resolution within 10 d but can persist for months
- mucopurulent urethral d/c
- dysuria, burning
- mild pruritis
diagnosis of trichomonas
- microscopy shows jerky/ spinning protozoa
- pH > 4.5
- NAAT- gold std
management of trichomonas
- flagyl or tinidazole 2g single dose
- treat partners
- abstain from sex X 7 days
gonorrhea
- 2nd most commonly reported communicable disease/ STI
- cervicitis in women
- urethritis in men
- extragintal infections- pharynx and rectum