female genitourinary system (chapter 27)

Question 1

pediculosis pubis (crab lice)

Answer 1

s: severe perineal itching
o: excoriations & erythematous area, dark spots, nits (eggs), lice adherent near roots

usually localized in pubic hair (sometimes in eyebrows or eyelashes)

transmission= sexual content or contaminated bedding/clothing

Question 2

herpes simplex virus (type 2)

Answer 2

s: episodes of local pain, dysuria, fever,__
o:

Question 3

syphilitic chancre (STI)

Answer 3

o: starts as small, solitary silvery papule -> erodes -> red, round, or oval superficial ulcer + yellowish serous discharge

palpation:
-non-tender, indurated base= can lift like a button btw thumb + finger
-non-tender inguinal lymphadenopathy= may go unnoticed, resolves spontaneously, secondary syphilis follows (fever, lymphadenopathy, mucocutaneous red rash, sore throat)