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Chlamydia Flashcards

1
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What is the bacteria that causes Chlamydia?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

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What type of bacteria is Chlamydia trachomatis?

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Gram negative

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How is Chlamydia transmitted?

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Unprotected vaginal / anal / oral sex

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What are the different serotypes of C trachomatis? (3 things)

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  1. Serotypes A-C = ocular infection
  2. Serotypes D-K = classic genitourinary infection
  3. Serotypes L1-L3 = new infection in laway6a
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What are the RF for Chlamydia? (5 things)

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  1. Age under 25
  2. Partner positive for chlamydia
  3. Recent change in sexual parner
  4. Co-infection w another STI
  5. Not using barrier contraception
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What are the CF of Chlamydia? (7 things)

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  1. Asymptomatic (50% men / 70% women)
  2. Lower abd / pelvic pain + tenderness
  3. Dyspareunia (pain @ intercourse)
  4. Cervical excitation
  5. Bleeding (intermenstrual / postcoital)
  6. Abn vaginal discharge
  7. Dysuria
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What are some differential Dx that present similar to Chlamydia?

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Other STIs especially gonnorhoea

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What is the best investigation for Chlamydia Dx? (3 things)

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NAAT test on specimen from:

  1. Vulvo-vaginal swab (best)
  2. Endocervical swab
  3. First catch urine sample
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Why is NAAT preferred over microscopy for Chlamydia Dx?

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Chlamydia too small to be seen in microscopy

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What is the Tx for Chlamydia?

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Abx course

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What are the 2 different FIRST line Abx courses recommended for Chlamydia Tx?

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  1. Doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days
  2. Azithromycin 1g single dose

(one or the other)

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What are the alternative Abx courses for Chlamydia Tx when Doxycycline / Azithromycin are CI? (2 things)

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  1. Erythromycin 500mg BD for 10-14 days
  2. Ofloxacin 200mg BD / 400mg OD for 7 days
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What are pts advised while on Chlamydia Tx?

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Avoid intercourse + oral sex until completed tx (or 7 days after azithromycin single dose)

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Are Chlamydia pt tested to see if they’ve been cured?

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No, not unless der pregnant / poor compliance / symptoms persist

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What are the Complications of Chlamydia? (7 things)

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  1. PID
  2. Chronic pelvic pain
  3. Infertility
  4. Ectopic preg
  5. Conjunctivitis
  6. Reactive arthritis
  7. Lymphagranuloma venereum (esp in laway6a)
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16
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What are some pregnancy related complications of Chlamydia? (5 things)

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  1. Preterm delivery
  2. Premature rupture of membranes
  3. Low birth weight
  4. Postpartum endometritis
  5. Neonatal infection (conjunctivitis / pneumonia)

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