Chlamydia Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Bacterial or viral
A
Bacterial
2
Q
Which organism causes it
A
C. trachomatis
Gram negative
3
Q
Is it curable
A
Yes
4
Q
Which part of the body does it affect
A
Urogential tract causing inflam
5
Q
Where is the inflam in men
A
Urethra
6
Q
Where is the finale in women
A
Cervix and or urethra
7
Q
What id complicated chlamydia
A
When infection spread to upper genital tract
8
Q
Symptoms in women
A
Dysuria
Increased vaginal discharge
Pelvic pain
Men
- dysuria
9
Q
Management 1st line
A
Doxycycline 7 days
Not in children <13 or pregnant
10
Q
If doxycycline is CI
A
Azithroprine for total of 3 days
11
Q
Test of cure is used to follow up test after completing treatment, 3 weeks after, who is it for
A
Pregnant women, where they may have not been complaint
