STI Flashcards
Sexually Transmitted Disease
STD
Most start on the genitalia (penis, vagina), anus and open skin lesions
Expedited Partner Therapy
check their partner;dont have to be checked. give pts
Autoinoculation-
can spread from one area of the body to another area
HSV-I –
HSV-II –
HSV-I – “oral herpes”
HSV-II – “genital herpes”
viral shedding
passing herpes without it being opened
Incubation:
how many days
2-12 days
Diagnosis –(4)
HSV serologic assays (blood work) antibody test,
symptoms,
visual examination,
wound/viral culture
Prodromal stage:HSV
(before lesions occur) burning, itching, tingling at the site (buttock, inner thigh, penis, scrotum, vagina, cervix, perianal region, labia)
Vesicular stage:
few small, painful vesicles(blisters) on genital areas, contain infectious particles, lymphadenopathy, flu-like symptoms (fever, headache, malaise)
Ulcerative stage:
lesions rupture and form moist ulcerations
Final stage:
crusting over of ulcers, epithelialization occur
is the crusting stage infectious? t or f
true
HSV Control:
________Precautions
Greatest risk is when _______________
Contact Precautions (hospital)
Don’t touch lesions!
Good handwashing
No sexual contact without condom
Greatest risk is when lesions are present
HT Condoms:
decrease transmission/decrease risk
Condom not 100% effective
Avoid sexual contact- when lesions present or during prodromal symptoms
HSV- Herpetic Whitlow
Herpetic infection of 1 or more fingers (usually enters through the cuticle), painful
HSV- Treatment- No Cure
state medication ( think about recyle video)
Obtain lesion/blister culture if present
Obtain blood test for HSV 1 or HSV 2 antibodies if client states hx
Medications: antiviral
Acyclovir 400mg po TID x 7-10 days or
Valacyclovir 1gm po BID x 7-10 days or
Famciclovir 250mg po TID x 7-10 days
Inhibits herpetic viral replication
Prescribed for both primary and recurrent outbreaks
IDU (idoxuridine)-
Zovirax
Lidocaine
Psychological support:
Topical Care:
OTC:
Maintain =
Avoid
topical,
Zovirax-topical,
Lidocaine gel can be used additionally
Psychological support: affects relationships, sexual lives
Topical Care: sitz bath, ice, cotton underwear, keep blisters/eruptions clean & dry
OTC: acetaminophen, ibuprofen
Maintain good hygiene
Avoid sexual contact until outbreak has completely healed.
Mother:
No newborn contact with an
active HSV lesion (orofacial or Whitlow).
Prevention of neonatal herpes
Close monitoring of mom prior to delivery last 6-8wks of pregnancy
Can give po Acyclovir during all stages of pregnancy
Vaginal delivery(ok if 2 neg results in a row and 1 within a week of delivery)
C-section(required if test + or herpetic lesions present)
HSV- Care of neonatal herpes ( meds)
IV Acyclovir
topical eye ointment:
Vidarabine, Idoxuridene (IDU)
Which medication would be prescribed
for a patient with HSV?
Ampicillin
Acyclovir
Penicillin
Cefazolin
Acyclovir
Syphilis
Caused by:
Transmission
Not spread through:
Transplacentally:
Incubation:
Caused by:
Treponema Pallidum Spirochete
Transmission
Direct contact with syphilitic lesion chancre found externally on the genitals, anus, internally in vagina, rectum, mouth, tongue, lips
Not spread through indirect contact only thru sexual contact
Transplacentally: transmit to fetus leads to preterm birth, stillbirth, complications after birth > seizures/death
Incubation 10 -90 days (average 21 days)
true or false lantency is the first stage of syphillis?
false