Gonorrhea Flashcards
1
Q
what type of infection is gonorrhea
A
bacterial infection
2
Q
what its he bacteria the causes gonorrhea
A
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
3
Q
what is the incubation period of gonorrhea
A
the incubation period of gonorrhoea is 3-8days
4
Q
manifestations in males
A
urethral discharge
dysuria
5
Q
manifestations in females
A
purulent discharge dysuria genital irritation pelvic pain (PID)
6
Q
systemic manifestations
A
bacteremia
pharyngeal infection
conjunctivitis
7
Q
sever manifestation that can arise from gonorrhea
A
arthritis-dermitis syndrome
- septic arthritis that affects the skin
8
Q
Treatment
A
1st line: cephalosporins (group of AB) 2nd line: increase dose plus another class of AB if becoming resistant
