STIs- Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
causative organism?
A
chlamydia trachomatis (gram -ve bacteria)
2
Q
how symptomatic is it?
A
asymptomatic in 50% men and 75% women
3
Q
presentation?
A
- purulent discharge
- dysuria
- pelvic pain
- IMB/PCB
4
Q
on examination?
A
- cervical excitation
- fever
5
Q
Ix?
A
NAAT of vaginal swab / first catch urine sample in males
6
Q
Mx?
A
Doxycycline for 7 days or single dose Azithromycin
7
Q
complications?
A
- same as gonorrhoea
-
lymphogranuloma venerum
- affects lymphoid tissue around site of infection in pts with chlamydia
- treatment is same as per chlamydia
