STIs Flashcards
1
Q
Causative organism for gonorrhoea?
A
Neisseria gonorrhoea
2
Q
Infective sites of gonorrhoea?
A
Mucosal epithelial lining of genital tract, oropharynx and rectum
3
Q
What type of bacteria is Neisseria gonorrhoea?
A
Gram -ve diplococcus
4
Q
Presentation of gonorrhoea in females?
A
Dyspareunia, pelvic pain, cervical bleeding on contact, mucopurulent vaginal discharge
5
Q
Presentation of gonorrhoea in males?
A
Scrotal pain, proctitis, dysuria, mucopurulent urethral discharge
6
Q
Investigations for gonorrhoea?
A
NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test), swabbed and 14 days exposure
7
Q
Management for chlamyydia?
A
Doxycycline 100mg 2ds for 7 days or Azithromycin 1g oral, followed by 500mg daily for 2 days
