Chlamydia Flashcards
1
Q
what is the infection in chlamydia
A
bacterial
2
Q
what bacteria causes chlamydia
A
Chlamydia trachomatis
3
Q
what type of bacteria is this
A
gram negative
atypical
intracellular
mimics viruses
4
Q
what is the incubation period of chlamydia
A
the incubation period of chlamydia is 7-21 days
5
Q
manifestations
A
usually asymptomatic
but specific to males and females
6
Q
manifestations in males
A
white/clear discharge
mild dysuria
testicular pain
7
Q
manifestations in females
A
mucopurulent discharge dysuria bleeding pelvic pain (PID is a complication)
8
Q
Treatment
A
antibiotics
- doxycyclin
- Azithromycin
