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What is the pH of the vagina in bacterial vaginosis?

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> 4.5

Normal is <4.5

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Why does BV occur?

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Loss of lactobacilli (good bacteria) in the vagina which enables other bacteria to proliferate

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What are the risk factors for developing BV?

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Multiple sexual partners, excessive vaginal cleaning, recent antibiotics, smoking, copper coil

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What is the classic discharge associated with BV?

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Fishy smelling watery grey or white vaginal discharge

There should be no itching/irritation or pain

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What sign is seen on MC+S on those with BV?

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Clue cells

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What is the treatment for BV?

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Metronidazole (as it targets anaerobes)

PO or vaginal gel

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What is he most common infective cause of thrush?

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Candida albicans

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What are the risk factors for thrush?

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Increased oestrogen, poorly controlled diabetes, immunosuppression, broad spectrum antibiotics

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What is the presentation of thrush?

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Thick, white discharge that does not typically smell, vulval itching or discomfort

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What is the management for thrush?

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Clotrimazole cream/pessary

Oral fluconazole (contraindicated in pregnancy)

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What does the national screening survey for chlamydia aim to do?

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Screen every sexually active person under 25 annually or when they change partner

Everyone that tests positive should re-test 3 months after treatment

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What swabs are taken to test for all STIs?

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Charcoal swabs (high vaginal) - BV, thrush, gonorrhoea, trichomonas

NAAT (first catch urine or vulvovaginal swab) - DNA or RNA of chlamydia or gonorrhoea

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What is the presentation of chlamydia?

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Abnormal vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, dyspareunia, dysuria, cervical motion tenderness, inflamed cervix

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What is the management of chlamydia?

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1st line = doxycyline 100mg BD for 7 days

Other options = azithromycin, erythromycin, amoxicillin

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When is a test of cure recommended for chlamydia?

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Rectal cases, pregnancy or when symptoms persist

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What counselling should be given to someone after a STI diagnosis?

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Abstain from sex for 7 days
Contact tracing and notification
Provide advice about how to prevent
Consider safeguarding

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What are the complications of chlamydia infection?

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PID, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, conjunctivitis, lymphogranuloma venereum, reactive arthritis

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What type of bacteria is gonorrhoea?

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Gram negative diplococci

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What is the presentation of gonorrhoea?

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Odourless purulent discharge possible green/yellow, dysuria, pelvic pain

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What is the management of gonorrhoea (sensitivities not known and known)?

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If not know - IM ceftriaxone 1g

If known - oral ciprofloxacin 500mg (single dose)

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Is a test of cure recommended for gonorrhoea?

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Yes for everyone - 72 hours after treatment if culture or 7 days for RNA NAAT or 14 days for DNA NAAT

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What type of infection is trichomonas vaginalis?

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Protozoa infection

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What is the typical discharge associated with trichomonas?

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Frothy yellow/green, may have fishy smell

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What is seen on speculum examination in women with trichomonas?

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Strawberry cervix
Inflammation of the cervix

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What is the vaginal pH in someone with trichomonas?
>4.5
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What is the 1st line investigation for trichomonas?
Charcoal swab from posterior fornix of vagina
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How is trichomonas managed?
Referral to GUM clinic Metronidazole PO for 5-7 days
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Which strain of HSV commonly causes genital herpes?
HSV-2
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What is the presentation of genital herpes?
Painful blisters/ulcers affecting genital area, neuropathic pain, dysuria, inguinal lymphadenopathy Initial episode is often most severe and can last 3 weeks, recurrent episodes can occur whenever
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Can you get genital herpes from someone with a cold sore?
Yes - via oral sex Cold sores are usually caused by HSV-1 so will get that strain
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What is the management of genital herpes?
Aciclovir Paracetamol, topical lidocaine, loose clothing, avoid intercourse when symptoms are present
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What are the complications associated with herpes infection during pregnancy?
Neonatal infection has high morbidity and mortality Primary genital herpes before 28 weeks - aciclovir during initial infection + from 36 weeks onwards, c-section Primary genital herpes >28 weeks - aciclovir followed by prophylactic aciclovir, C-section recommended Recurrent - regular prophylactic aciclovir considered from 36 weeks
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What bacteria causes syphillis?
Treponema pallidum
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How can syphilis be contracted?
Sexual contact, vertical transmission, IVDU, blood products
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How does primary syphilis present?
PAINLESS solitary ulcer on penis/vulva (21 days after contracting)
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What are the symptoms of secondary syphilis?
Systemic symptoms particularly of skin and mucous membranes e.g. maculopapular rash, lymphadneopathy , oral lesions
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What are the features of tertiary syphilis?
Involvement of different organs e.g. neurological symptoms such as dementia, altered behaviour
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What investigations are done to diagnose syphilis?
Antibody testing and enzyme immunoassay
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What is the treatment for syphilis?
IM benzathine benzylpenicillin
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What is the infective cause of genital warts?
HPV
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How are genital warts spread?
Via skin to skin contact in intimate areas
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What is the treatment for genital warts?
Self-limiting Topical wart treatment can be sued or cryotherapy, excision, laser etc.
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What is the presentation of PID?
Pelvic or lower abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, pain during sex, fever, dysuria, cervical motion tenderness, inflamed cervix
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What is seen in microscopy in PID which can help aid diagnosis?
Pus cells - absence of pus cells can exclude PID
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What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome?
Inflammation and infection of the liver capsule leading to adhesions between liver and peritoneum Bacteria may spread from pelvis via peritoneal cavity
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What is lymphogranuloma venereum?
Caused by chlamydia trachomatis Stage 1:Leads to small painless pustule --> ulcer Stage 2: painful inguinal lymphadenopathy Stage 3: proctocolitis
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What are the risk factors for lymphogranuloma venereum?
MSM, HIV, used to be seen more in the tropics
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What is the treatment for lymphogranuloma venereum?
Doxycycline
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How does chancroid present?
Multiple painful ulcer on genitals that start off as papules and spread

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