Notes in STIs - syndromic approach

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Published	01/07/2024	GonorrheaGram - diplococcus, >50% asymptomatic Can cause local infection - {{c1::urethritis and cervicitis }}Extra genital infection…
Published	01/07/2024	Chlamydia Gram - obligate intracellular organism Serovars → cause different diseasesTrachoma urethritis/ cervicitis Cervicitis =&n…
Published	01/07/2024	Bacterial vaginosis definition - {{c1::Diversification of vaginal flora and increase in pathogenic anaerobes. Loss of lactobacillus dominant…
Published	01/07/2024	Trichomonas vaginalis Flagellated protozoan, most common non viral STI 50% asymptomatic Causes {{c1::urethritis}} in males Fe…
Published	01/07/2024	Candida - Vaginal Thrush Not a STI - overgrowth of vaginal flora Risk factors - {{c1::antibiotics, pregnancy, OCP, DM, IUD}}Symptoms -&…
Published	01/07/2024	Emerging STI - {{c1::mycoplasma genitalium }}First identified in the 80’sCause of male {{c2::urethritis}}Diagnosis - {{c3::NAAT}}T…
Published	01/07/2024	Pelvic inflammatory diseaseDue to - {{c1::chlamydia, gonorrhea, anaerobes and mycoplasma }}Symptoms -Mild = {{c2::lower abd/pelvic pain…
Published	01/07/2024	genital ulcers - Syphilis Diagnosis - {{c1::dark field microscopySerology - TPPA/TPHA positive, RPR/VDRL for response to treatment or reinfe…
Published	01/07/2024	genital ulcers - HSVPrimary infection usually asymptomatic, but can cause multiple vesicular lesions +/- mild systemic symptoms HSV 2 causes recu…
Published	01/07/2024	Genital warts - due to {{c1::HPV}}Non enveloped dsDNA cirus contracted thru direct contact Common and peaks in 20-24 year olds Symptoms…
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