STIs Flashcards

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What are the types of HSV infection?

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Primary: infection in a patient without antibodies to HSV-1 or HSV-2. Nonprimary: first episode infection due to acquiring genital HSV-1 w/ preexisting antibodies to HSV-2 or vice versa. Recurrent: reactivation in which the HSV type recovered in the lesion is the same type as the antibodies in the serum

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What are sx of HSV?

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more severe in women, Systemic sx, local pain/itching, dysuria, lymphadenopathy

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How is HSV diagnosed?

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Viral culture if active lesions present.PCR is more sensitive. Direct fluorescent antibody. Serology: type-specific antibody testing of serum to determine if a patient has had a prior infection

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What are treatment options for HSV?

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Acyclovir (Zovirax), Famcilovir (Famvir), Valacyclovir (Valtrex). treated w/in 72hrs starting at first sign of prodromal sx

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How is HSV treated in pregnancy?

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Acyclovir can be used to treat a primary infection. Prophylactic C-section if active lesions in birth canal

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What is the causative agent of syphilis and serologic tests available?

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Treponema palidum (Cannot be cultured). Nontreponemal: VDRL, RPR, TRUST/Reported as titers. Treponemal: reported as “reactive” or “nonreactive”

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Describe characteristics of primary syphilis

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Incubation period of 2-3 wks, a papule forms and ulcerates to the painless chancre that will heal spontaneously w/in 3-6 wks. Usually there is bilateral lymphadenopathy

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Describe characteristics of secondary syphilis

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Weeks to a few months later. Rash pathognomically on palms/soles, condyloma lata, systemic sx, lymphadenopathy, alopecia, hepatitis, GI/musculoskeletal/renal abnormalities.

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Describe characteristics of tertiary syphilis

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1-25 years after secondary syphilis. SubQ (gumma)—granulomas. ascending thoracic aorta becomes dilated aortic valve regurgitation occurs. CNS (most common) Early: meningitis, meingiovascular disease. Late: general paresis, tabes dorsalis, ocular, otosyphilis

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How is neurosyphilis diagnosed?

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lumbar puncture will show Lymphocytic pleocytosis, Elevated protein, + CSF-VDRL and/or + FTA-ABS

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What are treatment options for syphilis?

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penicillin G IM. If allergic doxy 100mg BID for 14 days. for late syphilis treatment should last 3 wks. Penicillin is only therapy for neurosyphilis. Allergic patients must undergo PCN desensitization

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How is syphilis response to treatment monitored?

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reexamined clinically and serologically at 6 and 12 months. A fourfold reduction in titer of the nontreponemal antibody test is evidence of a response to therapy

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What are clinical manifestations of HPV?

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Genital warts (condyloma acuminatum), Bowenoid papules and Bowen’s disease, Giant condyloma (Buschke-Lowenstein tumors), Intraepithelial neoplasia and/or carcinoma of the vagina, vulva, cervix, anus or penis

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What are the genotypes of HPV?

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Carcinogenic types HPV16 & HPV18 account for most cervical cancers. HPV6 & HPV11 cause genital warts

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15
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What is the most common viral STI?

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anogenital warts

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What are sx of anogential warts?

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Pruritis, burning, Bleeding, Tenderness, pain, Discharge (women), Large condylomata can interfere w/ defecation, intercourse and vaginal delivery, Lesions in the proximal anal canal may cause strictures

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How are anogential warts diagnosed?

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visual inspection. extent of involvement by PE, anoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, and/or vaginal speculum exam. 5% acetic acid causes lesions to turn white. Biopsy if unusual

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What are treatment options for anogenital warts?

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Ablative: Podophylliin (CI in pregnancy), Imiguimod (Aldara), Trichloroacetic acid, 5-fluoruracil, injected alpha interferon. Excisional: cryotherapy, laser therpy (require anesthesia, cause scars, risk of infections/hemorrhage)

19
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What can cause urethritis in males?

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gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas vaginalis

20
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What is trichomonas presentation in women?

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Asymptomatic carrier state. Symptomatic cases:

Purulent, malodorous, thin discharge, Burning, pruritis, Dysuria, frequency, Dyspareunia, postcoital bleeding

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How is trichomonas diagnosed in women?

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Vaginal swab: wet mount can see motile trichomonads. green, frothy, foul-smelling discharge. Elevated pH (>4.5) & increased PMNs

22
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What are treatment options for trichomoniasis?

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Tinadazole or metronidazole (Flagyl): Single oral dose of 2 gms. Metronidazole 500 mg BID for 7 days. Metranidazole for symptomatic pregnant women. Male partners need to be treated too. No intercourse until all parties have been treated!

23
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How does trichomoniasis present in men?

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transient w/ spontaneous resolution and asymptomatic. Symptoms are typical for urethritis
No definitive diagnostic tests; low yield w/ swabs for motile organisms. Treatment is usually because of + female diagnosis

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What are gonorrhea manifestations in women?

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Any portion of the genital tract (PID), Most common site is the cervix, Urethritis, Anorectal infection/proctitis

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What are gonorrhea manifestions in men?

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Urethritis, Epididymitis, Proctitis (inflammation of rectal lining)

26
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What are manifestations of disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI)?

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triad: tenosynovitis, dermatitis, polyarthralgias. Purulent arthritis without skin lesions

27
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How is gonorrhea diagnosed?

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Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT): Amplifies N. gonorrhoeae DNA or RNA sequences using samples from: endocervix, vagina, urine, urethra in men. Culture nongenital sites

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What are treatment options of gonorrhea?

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Ceftriaxone 250mg IM single dose + Azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram single dose OR Doxycline 100 mg BID for 7 days except in pregnant women to cover chlamydia. Alternatives oare cefotaxime and cefoxitin

29
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What are treatment options for epididymitis?

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Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM + doxycycline 100 mg BID x 7 d. If intolerant to doxy can use azithromycin

30
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What are chlamydial manifestations in women?

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cervicitis, urethritis, PID if untreated. increased risk of premature rupture of membranes and low birth weight if pregnant. newborns can develop conjunctivitis/pneumonia

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What are chlamydial manifestations in men?

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urethritis, epididymitis, proctitis

32
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How is chlamydia diagnosed?

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NAAT: vaginal, urethral, urine specimens (“gold standard”). culture, genetic probe, antigen detection.

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What are treatment options for chlamydia?

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coexists w/gonorrhea so treat for both. Azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gr single dose + Doxycyline 100 mg BID for 7 days. 2nd line ofloxacin/levofloxacin 7 days

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What are routine screenings in pregnancy?

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Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Offered test for HIV, Take history for HSV, Pap done to assess for HPV