Vulvar Disease Flashcards
what part of the genial tract does hpv affect?
lower genital tract
how do you treat condyloma acuminata?
surgical excision
topical cytotoxic agents (TCA)
immune modulators
What is molluscum contagiosum caused by?
benign pox virus
how is molluscum contagiosum spread
skin contact
auto inoculation
fomits
how does molluscum contagiosum look like ?
papule with central umbilication
single or multiple
commonly seen on vulva thighs or buttocks
How do you diagnose molluscum contagiosum ?
typically diagnosed clinically by gross inspection
giemsa gram or wright stain
how do you tx molluscum contagiosum?
spontaneously regress
or can remove by cryotherapy
where is pediculosis pubic/ crabs usually restricted too?
pubic perineal and perianal areas
how does crabs present?
mites and eggs
intense itching and rash
how to treat crabs/pediculousis pubic?
pediculicides-permethrin
pyrethrins with piperonyal but oxide
lindane
what are the signs and symptoms of sarcopties scabiei?
intense itching
hypersensitivity reaction to the mites
erythematous papule vesicles or nodules
where are the most common sites for sarcopties scabies?
hands wrist elbows groin and ankles
how to diagnose sarcopties scabiei?
history and appearance of burrows (females in them)
skin scraping with oil immersion
how to treat sarcopties scabiei?
pediculicides-Liane cream (EXCEPT IN PREGNANCY and children less than 2 yo)
how do you treat sarcopties scabiei if pregnant or less than 2 years old?
permethrin
crotamiton
what kind of infection is herpes?
viral
what is the etiology behind herpes (HSV)?
virus enters the sensory nerve endings and undergoes retrograde axonal transport to the dorsal root ganglion life long latency
what are the signs and symptoms of herpes?
vburning and severe pain itching
vesicle formation leading to ulceration and then crusting
how do you diagnose herpes?
viral culture
how do you treat herpes?
antiviral therapy
acyclovir, famciclovir, valacylovir
when is treponema palladium (syphilis) contagious?
only when mucocutaneous lesions are present
describe how primary treponema palladium (syphilis) looks like?
hard nontender ulcer
raised border
found on vagina vulva can be on mouth or anus
describe how 2nd treponema palladium (syphilis) looks like?
maculopapular rash that may involve entire body
palms soles and mucus membranes
presents 6w-6mo after infection
describe latent syphillis
seropositivity with no clinical manifestations
describe tertiary syphilis
up to 20 years after latency of untreated syphilis
involves bone skin cardiovascular cns
how do you diagnose treponema palladium (syphilis)?
dark field microscopy
or direct fluorescent antibody test (FTA-ABS)
TP-PA
how do you treat treponema palladium (syphilis)?
benzathine penicillin
or doxycline
or tetracylcine
what is chancroid caused by
haemophilus ducreyi
how long does who recommend between pregnancies?
18 months
what are the most effective methods of contraception
#1. implant #2male sterilization #3 IUD hormonal #4 IUD copper #5 female sterilization
what can hormonal contraceptives be used for?
control acne
abnormal uterine bleeding (heavy period)
improvement in dysmenorrhea
what is infertility?
the inability of couples of reproductive age to establish pregnancy by having sex within a year