urianry Flashcards
what is the most common cause of non-nosocmail UTI’s
Escherichia coli
what is the organisms that causes the pink mold UTI
Serratia marcescens
what are the major symptoms for a UTI
Persistent urge to urinate, burning sensation when
urinating, frequent small amounts of urine, urine
that is cloudy, bright pink or cola colored, strong-smelling; Pelvic pain in women, rectal pain in men;
More common in females
what is the major symptoms for Leptospirosis
Abrupt fever, myalgia, muscle stiffness, and
headache – later, meningitis, rash and jaundice; severe infection called Weil’s disease
what is the mode of transmission for Leptospirosis
contact with urine of infected animal or urine-
contaminated water
is Leptospirosis common in the US
No
what is the major symptom for Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Sudden appearance of edema,
Irreversible kidney damage possible in adults
what is the mode of transmission for Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Complication post-strep infection
what are the major symptoms for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
extremely low BP, confusion, severe red rash, loss of sheets of skin, shock
what is the mode of transmission for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Strains producing TSS toxin grow in wound or
in an abraded vagina
what is the key association for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Associated with tampons; menstruating women
more at risk; medical emergency
what is the major symptoms for Bacterial Vaginosis
White vaginal discharge with a “fishy” odor
what is the mode of transmission for Bacterial Vaginosis
Associated with multiple sexual partners and
vaginal douching; No hevidence of sexual
transmission
what are the major symptoms for a Vaginal Yeast Infection
odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage
cheese appearance
what is another name for a Vaginal Yeast Infection
fungal vaginitis/candidiasis
what are the major symptoms for Gonorrhea
Men: extremely painful urination and pus-filled
discharge (urethritis); women: often
asymptomatic
what is another name for Gonorrhea
the clap
what are the major symptoms of Chlamydia
Women: usually asymptomatic;
Men: painful urination and pus discharge from penis
what is the most common reportable STD in the US
Chlamydia
what are the major symptoms for Lymphogranuloma venereum
bubo in the groin
what are the major symptoms for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Often asymptomatic; may cause painful urination and pus discharge
what is the key association for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Affects up to 70% of sexually active couples
what are the major symptoms from Syphilis
Primary: small, painless, reddened chancre;
Secondary: sore throat, headache, mild fever, malaise, myalgia, lymphadenopathy, widespread rash
;
Latent : clinically inactive;
Tertiary: dementia, blindness, paralysis, heart failure, and gummas
what is the key association for Syphilis
Mother to child transmission results in congenital syphilis;
Penicillin NOT used for tertiary
what are the major symptoms for Chancroid
Soft chancres; often asymptomatic in women
what are the major symptoms of Genital Herpes
Blisters on or around the genitals or rectum
what is the key association for Genital Herpes
atent in sacral ganglia; Genital herpes quadruples the risk of HIV infection
what are the major symptoms of Genital Warts
Warts on the genitalia and surrounding areas
what is the most common STD in the US
Genital Warts
what is the key association for Genital Warts
associated with cervical & oropharyngeal cancer;
condyloma (condylomata) acuminata (giant cauliflower-like genital warts
what is the major symptom for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Cancerous tumors of the connective tissue often associated with AIDS; appear as bluish- red or purple bumps on the skin
what re the major symptoms for Disseminated Herpes
Herpetic lesions that spread throughout the
body
what are the major symptoms for Adult T-cell
leukemia/lymphoma
Fatigue, skin rash, and enlarged lymph nodes
in the neck, armpit and
what are the major symptoms for Hairy-cell leukemia
A feeling of fullness in abdomen, fatigue, easy
bruising, recurring infections, weakness, weight loss
what is the major symptom for Trichomoniasis
Vaginal discharge and vaginal irritation; men
typically asymptomatic
what is the most common curable STD in women
Trichomoniasis
