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1
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Genital symptoms can be largely split into three categories [3]

A
  • STIs
  • Non-STI MIcrobial problems
  • Non-microbial problems
2
Q

What are the major microbial problems (not STIs) [5]

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Bacterial Vaginosis

Balanoposthitis

Tinea Cruris Erythrasma

Other things that affect skin elsewhere can also affect skin around the genitals e.g. Staph aureus impetigo or Cellulitis

3
Q

What causes Candidiasis?

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90% of cases are due to Candida Albicans

4
Q

How does a case of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis present?

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With itching and a thick “cottage cheese” type discharge

5
Q

Presentation [2]

Risk factors for candidiasis [5]

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Itching, thick cottage cheese discharge

Diabetes

Oral Steroids, Immunosuppression

Pregnancy

Simply being in the reproductive age group

6
Q

What to look for in examination of a patient with candidiasis [4]

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Examination

  • Fissuring

Erythema

Satellite lesions

Discharge

7
Q

Vulvovaginal candidiasis

Treatment: First line [2] + 2 additional advice If resistant…

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First line treatment is eiither

Clotrimazole PV or Fluconazole PO

Also avoid irritants and treat dermatitis to protect the skin

If they’re resistant do cultures and sensitivity tests

8
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How does Bacterial Vaginosis present? [3]

Causative organism

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Watery grey or yellow “fishy smelling” discharge

C/o smell worsening after sex

Various bacteria, they’re not pathogens.

Rather an imbalance of commensal bacteria

9
Q

Diagnosis BV [3] Tx BV [2]

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History Exam - thin homogenous discharge

Gram staining

Metronidazole (either oral or vaginal gel) Clindamycin (Vaginal)

10
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What is balanoposthitis? 2 common forms

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Inflammation of the head of penis (Balantitis) and Shaft (Posthitis)

Common forms are Candida infection and Plasma Cell Balantitis

11
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What is Plasma Cell Balantitis? [4]

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Chronic inflammation of the head of the penis due to overgrowth of commensal microbes. Associated with foreskin dysfunction

12
Q

Athlete’s groin is also known as… Presentation [3]

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Tinea cruris

A red area that spreads out from the groin, often with a flaky edge.

13
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What is Erythrasma? Causative organism

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Simila to Tinea Cruris its a dark area spreading out from the groin. Caused by Corynebacterium Minutissimum

14
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List some none-microbial causes of genital symptoms? [7]

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  • Dermatoses
  • Structural Abnormalities e.g. a cyst
  • Pain syndromes
  • Trauma
  • Neoplastic
  • Systemic Diseases
  • Perceived problems
15
Q

What are some common traumatic injuries to the genitals? [2]

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Torn Frenulum or ruptured vessels in the penis

16
Q

Many people present with a complaint but on history and exam they actually have no pathology, what might be the reason for this? [4]

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  • Regretted sexual encounters including assault
  • Other problems in life
  • Mental health including anxiety
  • Media story, family member or friend recently diagnosed
17
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How do we manage a perceived problem eg vulval dysmorphic issues? [3]

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Acknowledge it, they must know your not dismissing them

Properly test for anything they’re worried about e.g. HIV or cancer or they won’t stop worrying

Provide a benign explanation where possible instead of just saying “its normal dw”

18
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What are some benign things that can result in people coming to the doctor? [4]

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  • Fox-Fordyce spots
  • Vulval Papillomatosis
  • Coronal Papillae (pearly papules on the penis)
  • Tyson’s Glands
19
Q

What are Fox-Fordyce spots? [2]

A

Visible sebaceous glands under the skin of the penis/scrotum

Cause: glands of that area are very big

20
Q

Genital warts

What is the medical name?

Ax [2]

Appearance [3]

Mx [2]

Prognosis

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aka condylomata acuminata

Ax: HPV 6, 11

Appearance:

  • Small 2-5mm
  • Fleshy protruberances, slight pigmentation
  • Bleed, itch

Management:

  • Topical podophyllum or cryotherapy
  • Imiquimod

Prognosis:

  • Tend to be resistant to treatment, recurrence common
21
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Molluscum contagiosum

Site [4] Ax [2]

Self care advice [4]

Treatment [3]

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Site: Anogenital lesions, pubis, thighs, lower abdomen

Ax: sexual contact, molluscum contagiosum virus

Self care advice:

  • Reassure self limiting, spontaneous resolution 18m
  • Contagious lesions, avoid sharing towels, clothing, baths
  • Avoid scratch
  • Exclusion from school, gym or swimming not necessary

Treatment:

  • Symptomatic: 1% hydrocortisone, fusidic acid 2%
  • Simple trauma: squeezing or piercing lesions may be tried following bath
  • Cryotherapy
22
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Thrush symptoms in men [4]

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Irritation, burning, redness around head of penis and sub-preputial area

White discharge like cottage cheese

Unpleasant smell

Difficulty retracting foreskin

23
Q

Anaerobic balanoposthitis

Ax [2]

RF [2]

Routes of transmission [2]

Symptoms [4]

Complication

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Ax: infection of glans penis and prepuse by anaerobic Gram-negative microbes

Risk factors:

  • Tight foreskin
  • Sub-optimal hygienic practices

Routes of transmission:

  • Contact with infected mucosal surfaces eg sex
  • Contamination by colonised saliva

Symptoms:

  • Intense inflammation, edema of prepuce
  • Superficial ulcers on glans penis
  • Foul smelling subpreputial discharge
  • Bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy

Complications: necrosis, tissue damage