STIs/UTIs/BV Flashcards
1
Q
What is thrush also known as?
A
Vaginal candidiasis
2
Q
What fungi mostly causes thrush?
A
Candida albicans
3
Q
Risk factors for thrush (4)
A
Diabetes, drugs (antibiotics.steroids), pregnancy and HIV
4
Q
What type of drugs can cause thrush
A
Antibiotics and steroids
5
Q
4 main signs of thrush
A
Cottage cheese discharge, itch, vulvitis, fissuring/redness
6
Q
How is thrush detected
A
Clinical diagnosis, HVS
7
Q
Treatment for thrush
A
Local or oral - oral fluconazole
8
Q
What is used in combi treatment for thrush
A
Clotrimazole pessry and topical imidazole
9
Q
What is defined as recurrent thrush
A
4 or more episodes per year
10
Q
What is the key bacteria causing of puerperal sepsis ?
A
Group A strep
