Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Flashcards
1
Q
Women presenting with discharge or more likely to have ____?
A
Candida
BV
2
Q
Which serovars of chlamydia trachomatis is associated with LGV?
A
L1-3
3
Q
In which group of people is LGV more common?
A
MSM
4
Q
What are the symptoms of LGV?
A
Rectal pain, discharge and bleeding
High risk of concurrent STIs (67% HIV)
5
Q
How to diagnose Chlamydia?
A
Incubation period: 14 days
So test 14 days following exposure
NAAT: females - vulvovaginal swab, male- first pass urine
MSM - check all sites of sexual activity (rectal swab, throat swab)
