STIs Flashcards
what is neisseria gonorrhoea
aerobic, gram negative diplococci
how is gonorrhoea transmitted
direct contact of mucosal surfaces
symptoms of gonorrhoea
Low abdomen pain, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, anal discharge, tenesmus
NONE
incubation period of gonorrhoea
short - 5-10 days
what does proctoscopy of gonorrhoea show
inflamed mucosa
purulent exudate
complications of gonorrhoea
abscess formation
inc susceptibility/transmissibility of HIV
chlamydia trachomatis transmission
same as gonorrhoea
what is chlamydia trachomatis
an STI that can cause infantile pneumonia
how is chlamydia trachomatis tested for
PCR of mothers urine or pernasal swab
chlamydia trachomatis symtpoms
none
anal discomfort or itch and discharge
what is more severe - gonorrhoea or chlamydia
gonorrhoea
rectal chlamydia treat
azithromycin and doxycycline
presentation of primary syphilis
solitary painless ulcer
presentation of 2y syphilis
Mucosal patches and ulcers Mouth, anogenital, rectal Condylomata lata Systemic inflammation Hepatitis
herpes simplex transmission
ano geneital or oro anal
which herpes is it usually
HSV 2
where does herpes usually effect
peri anal mucosa but may extend into rectum
heres symptoms
pain, ulcers, painful defaecation, bleeding, mucus, viraemic symptoms (in primary infection)
HPV transmission
ano genital or oro anal
what does HPV usually cause
anal warts
what is Lymphogranuloma venereum associated with
group sex
drug use
syphilis
hep C
Lymphogranuloma venereum 1y CF
ulcer
Lymphogranuloma venereum 2y CF
inguinal syndrome and anorectal syndrome
Lymphogranuloma venereum 3y features
stricture
fistula
genial elephantiasis
if someone has LGV what do we also test them for
HIV , Hep C and syphilis
what occurs in HIV
depletion of intestinal gut associated lymphoid tissue
