STI-GC BASHH 2018 Flashcards
What is 1st line treatment GC (no sensitivity)
1g Ceftriaxone IM STAT
(same in pregnancy/BF)
Epidemiological treatment of GC in sexual partners is only recommended if presenting with …….days of exposure to infection
14 days
> 14 days await test first
Could test first if asymptomatic < 14 days
If using non first line treatment for GC all regimes include what drug as dual therapy? (not pregnant/BF)
Azithromycin 2g stat
Who should you tell if possible ceftriaxone resistant GC?
PHE (and ghostbusters)
How long should you avoid sexual contact for after GC treatment?
7 days
How long should PN cover is asymptomatic GC at any site?
3/12
How long should PN cover if symptomatic male urethral GC
2/52
Who should be offered TOC in GC?
Everyone (at 2 weeks should be negative whatever NAAT used)
If pregnant or BF and can’t give ceftriaxone what are alternatives?
Spectinomycin 2g or Azithromycin 2g
AZT says should have sensitivity first and only if no alternate
Spectinomycin says if no alternate and caution in BF as not known if excreted
What is oral alternative to Ceftriaxone if needle phobic?
400mg Cefixime stat and AZT 2g