Table 8.6

Question 1

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Bacterial UTIs?

Answer 1

CA: Escherichia coli(most common), Proteus mirabilis, or Klebsiella pneumoniae

AT: Bacterium (B)

MOT: Ascension of bacteria from the urethra to the bladder; often linked to poor hygiene, sexual activity, or catheter use

Question 2

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 2

CA: Staphylococcus aureus (producing toxic shock syndrome toxin-1) or Streptococcus pyogenes

AT: Bacterium (B)

MOT: Toxin production in localized infections, often associated with tampon use, surgical wounds, or childbirth.

Question 3

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Bacterial vaginosis?

Answer 3

CA: Overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria, including Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella, Mobiluncus, and Megasphaera species

AT: Bacterium (B)

MOT: Not sexually transmitted; occurs due to disruption of normal vaginal flora.

Question 4

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Vaginal Candidiasis?

Answer 4

CA: Candida albicans

AT: Fungus (F)

MOT: Overgrowth of normal vaginal flora, often triggered by antibiotic use, hormonal changes, or immunosuppression.

Question 5

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Gonorrhea?

Answer 5

CA: Neisseria gonorrhoeae

AT: Bacterium (B)

MOT: Sexual contact (oral, anal, or vaginal); perinatal transmission during childbirth.

Question 6

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Syphilis?

Answer 6

CA: Treponema pallidum

AT: Bacterium (B)

MOT: Sexual contact; transplacental transmission from mother to fetus.

Question 7

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Chlamydial infections?

Answer 7

CA: Chlamydia trachomatis

AT: Bacteria (B)

MOT: Sexual contact; perinatal transmission during childbirth.

Question 8

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Genital Herpes?

Answer 8

CA: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2)

AT: Virus (V)

MOT: Sexual contact; direct skin-to-skin contact with lesions; perinatal transmission during childbirth.

Question 9

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Genital Warts?

Answer 9

CA: Human Papillomavirus (HPV; types 6 and 11 are most common for warts)

AT: Virus (V)

MOT: Sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact with infected areas.

Question 10

What is the CA, AT, and MOT of Trichomoniasis?

Answer 10

CA: Trichomonas vaginalis

AT: Protozoan

MOT: Sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral).