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are diseases that are spread though sexual contact with an infected partner.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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provides the best protection against STIs

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Abstinence or Condom

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is a vaginal infection spread by the fungus Candida

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Candidiasis

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an organism that thrives on glycogen

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Candidiasis

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provides the perfect environment for candidal growth

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Hyperglycemia

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Under a microscope, it indicates the presence of candida organisms

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typical fungal hyphae

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a pH level of 4.5 plus itching and/or burning, unusual discharge, or a yeasty odor suggest

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a yeast infection

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Upon assessment for candidiasis, the adolescent will notice what?

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vulvar and vaginal reddening, burning and itching, and even bleeding from hairline fissures.

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Upon assessment of the candidiasis, _____ can usually be observed at the vaginal outlet.

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A thick, cream cheese-like discharge

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For assessment of Candidiasis. Internally, the vagina shows what patches.

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white patches

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Therapy for candidal infections includes

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vaginal tablets or cream applications such as MICONAZOLE or CLOTRIMAZOLE

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Administration for miconazole or clotrimazole

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Once a day for 3 to 7 days

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For candidiasis, ____ should be tested to rule out diabetes melitus

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Urine

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changes the flora of the microenvironment and can be associated with candidal infections

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Use of oral contraceptives

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is the most prevalent, curable STI in the United States

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Trichomonas Vaginalis

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What is the incubation period of Trichomonas Vaginalis

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4 to 20 days

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serious consequence of trichomoniasis

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genital inflammation

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with a trichomonal infection, females may notice

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*slight vaginal discharge
*extreme vaginal itching or
*frothy white or grayish-green vaginal discharge

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Infection of trichomonas vaginalis is diagnosed showing

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trichomonads typically appear as rounded, mobile structures in microscopic examination

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prevents recurrence of Trichomonas

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Use of condoms

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these medicines eradicates trichomonal infections

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Oral metronidazole or tinidazole

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therapeutic management for Trichomonas

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caution the patient not to drink alcoholic beverages during the course of treatment

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is defined as the absence or deficiency of lactobacili in the vaginal flora and it occurs frequently among adolescents

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Bacterial Vaginosis

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Microscopic examination for the Bacterial Vaginosis discharge shows

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Gram-negative rods adhering to vaginal epithelial cells

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Treatment for bacterial vaginosis
oral (7 days) or vaginal (5 days) metronidazole
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Incubation period of Chlamydia Trachomatis
1 to 5 wweks
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symptoms of Chlamydia Trachomatis
include a heavy, grayish-white discharge and vulvar itching.
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Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis
identification of organism by cervix or urethra swab
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Medication for chlamydia Trachomatis
oral Doxycycline for 7 days or azithromycin as a single dose
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If chlamydial infection is documented, screening for ________ is indicated
Gonorrhea
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Long-term effects of chlamydial infection are
Pelvic inflammatory Disease leading to subfertility
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causes fibrous tissue overgrowth on the external vulva, vagina, or cervix.
Human Papillomavirus
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are recommended as part of routine administration to all adolescent to prevent many strains of HPV
Gardasil or Cervarix Vaccines
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Genital Herpes is caused by
herpesvirus hominis type 2
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herpesvirus hominis type 2 is also called as
HSV type 2 or HSV-2
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four similar herpesvirus:
*cytomegalovirus *Epstein-Barr *Varicella Zoster *HSV-1 and HSV-2
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Herpes is diagnosed by
culture of the lesion secretion from the vulva, vagina, cervix, or penis
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incubation period of Herpes Genitalis
3 to 14 days
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antivirus that controls the virus of Herpes Genitalis
Both Acyclovir and valacyclovir
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may be prescribed for resistant lesions for Herpes Genitalis
Topical imiquimod or foscarnet
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Gonorrhea is transmitted by what organism
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
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a gram-positive diplococcus which thrives on the mucous membrane of the vagina or penis
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Male
Urethritis and a urethral discharge
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Female
slight yellowish vaginal discharge
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For Gonorrhea in both male and female, if systemic involvement occurs, what can develop?
arthritis or heart disease can develop
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Diagnosis for Gonorrhea
a urine culture for the gonococcal bacillus
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is the current recommended therapy for Gonorrhea
One intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone
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Approximately __hrs after beginning treatment, Gonorrhea is no longer infectious.
24 hours
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Gonorrhea is associated with _________,____________, and _________ in the postpartum period.
Spontaneous Miscarriage, preterm birth, and endometritis
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what is prescribe for Gonorrhea during pregnancy
Azithromycin
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is a systemic disease transmitted by the spirochete treponema pallidum
Syphilis
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Syphilis is a systemic disease transmitted by what organism
Spirochete Treponema Pallidum
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what is the term of the deep ulcer that appears in patients with Syphilis
"Chancre
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after an incubation period of 10 to 90 days, what appears in patients with Syphilis
a deep ulcer (Chancre)
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a chancre last approximately what weeks
approximately 6 weeks
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Final stage of Syphilis
involves major body organs, such as the heart and nervous system.
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What are the symptoms in the final stage of Syphilis
*blindness *paralysis *mental confusion *slurred speech *lack of coordination
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First stage of Syphilis
a deep ulcer (chancre) appears
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second stage of Syphilis
A generalized, macular, copper-colored rash appears
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What are the serologic tests that can be done for Syphilis infection
*Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) *Automated Reagin Test (ART *Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) *Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-absorption test (FTA-ABS)
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effective therapy for Syphilis
Benzathine penicillin G given intramuscularly in two sites.
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For adolescents that has Syphilis but is sensitive to penicillin, what can be given?
either oral erythromycin or tetracycline can be given for 10 to 15 days.
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After syphilis therapy, adolescents may experience what reaction?
Jarisch-Herxheimer
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Why does Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction happens after syphilis therapy?
because of the sudden destruction of Spirochetes
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During pregnancy, screening for syphilis is performed during what time
at first prenatal visit
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is the drug of choice for the treatment of syphilis during pregnancy
One injection of Benzathine Penicillin G
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If Group B streptococcal infection can be contracted during pregnancy, consequences can include
UTIs, Intra-amniotic infections, preterm birth, and postpartum endometritis
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Pregnancy persons are generally screened for streptococcus B at what number of weeks of pregnanancy
35 to 38 weeks
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If neonates can become infected by Streptococcal infection, they can develop what?
*sever pneumonia *sepsis *respiratory disease syndrome *meningitis
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is the treatment of choice for Group B Streptococcal infection
A broad-spectrum penicillin such as ampicillin

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