STIs - Block 1 Flashcards
What is the pathogen associated with gonorrhea?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae infects mucous membranes of GUT -> purulent exudates
S/s of gonorrhea?
Foul-smeeling vaginal discharge is NOT a sx
* Typically odorless
Who chould be screened for gonorrhea?
- Women sexually active <25YO
- > 25YO: multiple partners, partners with STI, no condoms, transactional sex, hx of STIs
- Pregnancy: first prenatal and 3rd trimester visits
- MSM -> annually
How do we diagnosis gonorrhea?
Nucleic Acid Amplifications Test (NAATs) -> combined test for GC and chlamydia
* Disad: no resistance data
How do you treat uncomplicated gono in pharynx?
Ceftriaxone
How do you treat uncomplicated gono in GUT?
Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM
* >150 kg -> 1 g
* Ceph allergy: Gentamicin + azithromycin
How do you treat gonococcal conjunctivitis?
Ceftriaxone 1g
Saline solution lavage in infected eye
How do you treat DGI?
Ceftriaxone 1-2 g Q12-24H
What supplemental tx is given in those with gonorrhea?
Tx for chlamydia: Doxycycline 100mg BID for 7 days
Gonorrhea and chlamydia interventions for partners?
- Tests with 60 days of sx onset or diagnosis
- Most recent partner should be treated even after 60 days
- Abstain from unprotected sex for 7 days or until resolution
What are the causes of chlamydia?
- Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)
- Coinfection with gonorrhea
- Ocular infection
- Phrayngeal and rectal infection
Chlamydia increases the risk of acquiring ____?
HIV
What is the pathogen that causes chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis
How does chlammydia differ from gonorrhea?
Genital tract infections are typically asymptomatic
* Urethral discharge is less profuse and more mucoid or watery
Who should be screened for chlamydia?
- MSM annually
- Pregant (first prenatal and 3rd trimester)
- Sexually active women <25YO annually
How is chlamydia dianosed?
NAATs
Cell culture (3-7 days)
Tx for uncomplicated chlamydia infection?
Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days
* Non-adherence: azithromycin
* levofloxacin (7 days)
Tx for urogenital infections from chlamydia during pregnancy?
Azithromycin 1g PO once
Alt: amoxicillin 500mg TID for 7 days
Doxy and FQ are CI in pregnancy
Tx for conjunctivitis from chlamydia in newborns?
Erythromycin base or ethysuccinate 50mg/kg/d PO in 4 divided doses for 14 days
What is PID?
Inflammatory disorder of upper femal genital tract -> long term reproductive damage and caused by STI
Pathogen associated with PID?
Mycoplasma genitalium
How do you diagnosis PID?
Hallmark sign: sudden onset pelvic and lower ab pain, notable after menses
* Abnormal vag discharge. intermenstrual or postcoital bleeding, dyspareunia, dysuria
Screening for gono and chlamydia with NAAT