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1
Q

Which organism causes gonorrhoea?

A

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

2
Q

What is ‘the clap’ also known as?

A

Gonorrhoea

3
Q

What symptoms does gonorrhoea cause?

A

Thick, creamy discharge from urethra Pain

4
Q

Is N. gonorrhoea gram pos/neg rod/coccus?

A

Gram negative diplococci

5
Q

What is the incubation period for N gonorrhoeae?

A

2-7 days

6
Q

What percentage of females with gonorrhoeae are symptomatic?

A

20%

7
Q

What is the most common STI? Second most common?

A

1 Chlamydia 2 Gonorrhoeae

8
Q

Which demographic most commonly has gonorrhoeae?

A

Men who have sex with men

9
Q

What is the treatment for gonorrhoeae?

A

Ceftriaxone and azithromycin

10
Q

Which organism causes chlamydia?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

11
Q

What type of organism is chlamydia?

A

Obligate intracellular parasite

12
Q

What is the infectious component of chlamydia?

A

Elementary bodies

13
Q

What sort of discharge does chlamydia cause?

A

Clear

14
Q

If someone presents with clear urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

15
Q

If someone presents with thick, creamy, painful urethral discharge, what organism may you suspect?

A

Neiseria gonorrhoeae

16
Q

What symptoms does chlamydia cause in men?

A

Dysuria Meatal erythema Clear urethral discharge Testicular pain

17
Q

What symptoms does chlamydia cause in women?

A

Dysuria Vaginal discharge Irregular bleeding Pelvic pain

18
Q

How is chlamydia treated?

A

Azithromycin OR doxycycline

19
Q

Which organism causes syphilis?

A

Treponema pallidum

20
Q

What are the symptoms of primary syphilis?

A

Painless ulcer on genitals (called a chanker)

21
Q

How long can syphilis be latent?

A

Years

22
Q

If someone presents with an STI of unknown cause, what is a good empirical treatment?

A

Azithromycin + ceflatrexone