STI's Flashcards
What organism causes Gonorrhoeae?
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
Wat type of organism is Neisseria Gonorrhoeae?
Gram negative diplococcus
What is the intubation period of gonorrhoeae?
2-5 days
Who does gonorrhoeae normally affect?
Men who have sex with men?
What 3 ways does gonorrhoeae present in males?
Urethral discharge
Dysuria
Tender inguinal nodes
What 3 ways does gonorrhoeae present in females?
Cervicitis
Dysuria
Abnormal bleeding
What complication can occur in men if gonorrhoeae is left untreated?
Epididymis
What complication can occur in women if gonorrhoeae is left untreated?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
What can pelvic inflammatory disease lead to?
Infertility
what complications can occur in men and women if gonorrhoeae is left untreated?
Monoarthritis in elbow or shoulder
Disseminated gonococcal infection
How does a disseminated gonococcal skin infection present?
Skin lesion that is pustular with a halo
How do you diagnose gonorrhoea?
Microscopy and culture- NAAT on urine or exposed site
What is the management for gonorrhoea?
IM 1g ceftriaxone
What is an alternative treatment for gonorrhoea?
Oral cefixime 400mg (single dose) + oral azithromycin 2g (single dose)
What is another name for vaginal candidiasis?
Thrush
What is the fungal cause of vaginal candidiasis?
Candida albicans
What is an alternative fungal cause of vaginal candidiasis?
Candida glabrata
What are the main risk factors of vaginal candidiasis?
Diabetes
Immunosuppression
Pregnancy
Drugs: Antibiotics, Steroids
What is vaginal candidiasis if its symptomatic?
Thrush
What are the 4 main symptoms of thrush?
Discharge
Vulvitis
Itch
Vulval erythema
How is the thrush discharge described?
non-offensive cottage cheese
What is seen on examination of thrush?
Vulval erythema
Fissuring
Satellite lesions
How is thrush diagnosed?
Characteristic history of itching and discharge
What should be done if you aren’t sure about thrush?
Vaginal swab
What is the management of thrush if it is mild?
It may self-correct
What is the local treatment for thrush?
Clotrimazole pessary (500mg PV stat)
What is the oral treatment for thrush?
Itraconazole 200mg PO bd for 1 day or Fluconazole 150mg PO stat
What is the contraindication in pregnancy?
Oral treatment
What is the commonest cause of vaginal discharge?
Bacterial vaginosis
What is the main anaerobic organism?
Gardnerella vaginalis
What is the triad of bacterial vaginosis?
Overgrowth of BV associated bacteria
Reduction in lactic acid producing aerobic lactobacilli
Leads to raised vaginal pH.
Is bacterial vaginosis sexually transmitted?
No
Who is bacteria vaginosis exclusively seen in?
Sexually active women
How does bacterial vaginosis normally present in 50% of cases?
Asymptomatically
What is the main feature of bacterial vaginosis?
Fishy, offensive vaginal discharge
What is the criteria for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis?
Amsel’s criteria
What is the requirement for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis?
3 of the 4 points of Amsel’s criteria
What are the 4 points of the Amsel’s criteria?
Thin, white homogenous discharge
Clue cells on microscopy: stippled vaginal epithelial cells
Vaginal pH > 4.5
Positive whiff test (addition of potassium hydroxide results in fishy odour)
What is the management of bacterial vaginosis?
Oral metronidazole for 5-7 days
What are the alternative managements for bacterial vaginosis?
Topical metronidazole Topical clindamycin
What are the complications of bacterial vaginosis?
Endometritis if uterine instrumentation/delivery
Premature labour
HIV acquisition