Ulcerative STD (lecture) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative agent of chancroid??
A
Haemophilus ducreyi
2
Q
What are the culture requirements of H. ducreyi?
A
Enriched agar, 10% CO2, 33-35 * C
3
Q
What is the causative agent of syphilis?
A
Treponema pallidium
4
Q
What type of stain is required to see T. palladium on microscopy and how do they appear?
A
Silver stain will show motile spirochetes
5
Q
What sequelae are associated with the stages of syphilis infection?
A
Primary: painless chancre within 2 weeks that heal spontaneously
Secondary: Papulosquamous rashes and condylomata lata
Tertiary: CVD and CNS issues
6
Q
What is used in the diagnosis of T. palladium infection?
A
Serological Tests
7
Q
What is the DoC for treatment of syphilis?
A
PCN G.
