STIs Flashcards
What is the most common STI in the UK?
Chlamydia
What regions does chlamydia infect?
Cervix
Urethra
Rectum
Eyes
How is chlamydia treated?
Single dose azithromycin
7 days doxycyline BD
Erythromycin BD
Who is chlamydia screening offered to?
All sexually active people under the age of 25 annually and at each partner change
Azithromycin is a POM. True or false?
False - P
Someone who has chlamydia may be asymptomatic. True or false?
True
Chlamydia can be the cause of non-gonococcal urethritis. True or false?
True
How is non-gonococcal urethritis treated?
Single dose azithromycin
Doxycycline
Erythromycin
How is gonococcal urethritis treated?
Cefixime and azithromycin
Ceftriaxone and azithromycin
Bacterial vaginosis is exclusively an STI. True or false?
False
Metronidazole and clindamycin are used to treat _________ vaginosis
Bacterial
Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection of the vagina. How is it spread?
During sex and sharing of towels
What are the signs and symptoms of genital herpes?
Tingling sensation followed by small fluid-filled blisters
Blisters burst to reveal ulcers
How is genital herpes treated?
Oral/topical acyclovir
How is syphilis transmitted?
Direct contact with infected lesion
Treatments for syphilis are penicillin based. What is given to a patient who is allergic to penicllin?
Doxycycline
Parenteral treatment for syphilis is preferred. True or false?
True
What is the causitive organism for ano-genital warts?
HPV
Podophyllotoxin and imiquimod are treatment options for which STI?
Ano-genital warts
HPV is known to be responsible for cervical cancer. True or false?
True
The HPV vaccine is given to boys. True or false?
False
HPV vaccine is a routine vaccine given to which age group of girls?
11-14
