Under The Microscope

Question 0

Erythematous Papular rash in web spaces of hands and itching groin

Answer 0

S scabiei hominis (treat with topical permithrin cream)

Question 1

Gram negative intracellular rods w/ hx yellow mucoid discharge and + fresh rbc on msu

Answer 1

Chlamydia

Question 2

Gram negative diplococci

Answer 2

Neisseria gonorrhoea

Question 3

Clue cells and increased pH

Answer 3

Bacterial vaginosis

Question 4

Gram negative lactose fermenting bacillus

Answer 4

E coli

Question 5

Testing for Trichomoniasis vaginalis

Answer 5

Wet mount and high vaginal swab for direct visualisation of Protozoa

Question 6

Blue gray maules in genital area with white specks and crab like creatures

Answer 6

Pediculosis pubis

Question 8

Deep large ulcer with well defined margins. Satellite ulcers and tender swollen inguinal lymph nodes. Painful

Answer 8

Haemophillus ducreyi chancroid

Question 9

Where do you swab for chlamdyia?

Answer 9

Endocervical swab. place in liquid for cytology and then send off.

Question 10

Where do you swab for gonorrohea?

Answer 10

Endocervical in females and urethral in males - use the charcoal, stuarts medium and then spread onto thayer martin plate.