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AIDS is defined as an absolute CD4 count of

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less than 200

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s/s of AIDS

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oral candidiasis, fever, weight loss, diarrhea, SOB

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infection that causes the most deaths in patients with HIV

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Pneumocystis jirovecii

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An acute and brief illness that occurs in those within a few weeks after initial exposure to HIV

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acute retroviral syndrome

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s/s of acute retroviral syndrome

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mimic mono (fatigue, fever, lymphadenopathy)

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diagnosis tests for acute retroviral syndrome

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HIV will be negative; if strongly suspected then order HIV PCR

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s/s of disseminated gonococcal disease

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petchial/pustular lesions on hands and soles; one swollen, red, tender joint; pharyngitis with green purulent exudate

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recommended screening for gonorrhea chlamydia

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screen annually in all sexually active females aged 25 and younger

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repeat testing in 3 months is needed for this infection d/t high rate of recurrence

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gonorrhea

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cervical ectropion

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immature cervix that has red bumps out of the cervical os (columnar cells).

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Why young girls are at higher risk of STDs

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their cervix hasn’t matured yet; columnar cells are easier to infect than squamous (mature cells)

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Difference between cervical ectropion and cervicitis

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ectropion has clear mucus, cervicitis has purulent mucus.

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risk factors for chlamydia

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age younger than 25

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complication of chlamydia in males

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Reiter’s syndrome

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most sensitive test for gonorrhea and chlamydia

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NAAT- can be collected from urine, cervix, urethra, oral, or rectal site.

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GenProbe for gonorrhea and chlamydia

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used to swab only the cervix or urethra

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treatment for chlamydia

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azithromycin 1 g PO x1 or doxycycline 100 mg PO bid x 7 days

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side effects of doxycyline

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GI upset, can cause tooth staining, photosensitivity

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treatment for sexual partners of those with chlamydia

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azithromycin 1 g PO x 1

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treatment for pregnant women with chlamydia

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azithromycin 1 g PO x 1 or amoxicillin 500 mg PO tid x 7 days

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trx for PID

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ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 + doxycycline 100 mg PO bid with or without metronidazole bid x 14 days

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difference between chlamydia and gonorrhea

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gonorrhea can become systemic or disseminated if left untreated

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a

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gram negative bacterium

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Chlamydia trachomatis is a

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atypical bacteria

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s/s of gonorrhea in female
green purulent vaginal discharge; cervix has purulent drainage
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s/s of gonorrhea in male
purulent penile discharge and dysuria
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Bartholin gland abscess
can be caused by gonorrhea
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trx for gonorrhea
ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x1 + azithromycin 1 gm PO x 1 or doxycycline 100 mg BID x 7 days.
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test of cure for gonorrhea/chlamydia
not needed
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education about trx for gonorrhea/chlamydia
trx partners within 60 days, avoid sex until therapy completed.
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If gonorrhea/chlamydia infection becomes complicated with PID, epididymitis, prostatitis, then trx
for 14 days
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risk factors for PID
age less than 24, hx of PID, multiple partners
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Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
chlamydia/gonorrhea infection of liver capsule; c/o RUQ pain with normal LFTs
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Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
acute febrile reaction that occurs during first 24 hours after trx of syphilis; resolves on own.
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If gonorrhea positive, then
always co-treat for chlamydia, even if chlamydia is negative.
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If chlamydia positive, then
you don't have to co-treat with gonorrhea.
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HSV1 is more
oral herpes
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HSV2 is more
genital herpes
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who to screen for syphilis
HIV infection, gay men, genital ulcer, previous STD, IV drug use
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syphilis is caused by
treponema pallidum (spirochete)
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s/s of primary syphilis
painless chancre
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s/s of secondary syphilis
condyloma lata, maculopapular rash on palms and soles that is not pruritic.
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s/s of tertiary syphilis
neuro, cardiac, and gummatous
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screening test for syphilis
RPR or VDRL (nontreponemal test)
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diagnostic test for syphilis
confirmed with treponemal test (FTA-ABS)
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trx for primary syphilis
benzathine PCN G 2.4 million units IM x1
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f/u for trx of syphilis
recheck RPR and VDRL at 6 and 12 months; look for a 4 fold decrease in titers
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condyloma lata is seen in ____; condyloma acuminata is seen in ______
syphilis (later phyllis!); genital warts
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risk factors of HIV
gay men, received blood from 1975-1985, hx of drug use
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diagnosis of HIV
screening with ELISA, confirmed with Western Blot
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ability of a test to identify or rule out a person WITH a disease
sensitivity (sensitive people have the disease)
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ability of a test to identify or rule out a person WITHOUT the disease
specificity
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The ELISA and Western blot only detect ____; if both are positive then this needs a ____ ordered
IgG antibodies; PCR/RNA
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window period of HIV
6 weeks to 6 months may show false negative Elisa/Western blot
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prophylaxis for opportunistic infections from HIV
Bactrim DS one tab daily
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live viruses that can be given to HIV people if their CD4 is greater than 200
MMR and varicella
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HIV education
avoid handling cat litter or eat uncooked meat; avoid birds; use gloves when gardening
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antibiotic prophylaxis for pneumocystis jerovecii pneumonia (PCP) is started when
CD4 less than 200
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if HIV patient is allergic to sulfa, then second line trx for PCP is
dapsone 100 mg daily
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the safest HIV drug to use during pregnancy
zidovudine (AZT); ideally start during 2nd trimester
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condylmata acuminata is caused by
HPV 6 and 11
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age a person is eligible for HPV vaccine
9-26
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acetowhitening is
white colored skin on cervical surface after acetic acid is applied; used to help detect areas to biopsy during colposcopy
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cervical cancer is caused by
HPV 16 and 18
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trx for genital warts
podofilox 0.5% gel/cream; Imiquimod 5% cream; cryotherapy
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diagnostic for herpes simplex virus
RPR assay HSV 1 and HSV 2
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s/s of herpes simplex virus
may have prodrome phase (itching, burning), sudden onset of small vesicles on erythematous base
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trx for herpes simplex virus
acyclovir 400 mg 5x/day x 7-10 days or Valtrex tid x 7-10 days
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trx for flare ups of herpes simplex
acyclovir or valacyclovir x 5 days; best to start one day of lesion onset.
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instructions on how to use Imiquimod (Aldara) gel for herpes warts
apply 3x/week at bedtime for up to 16 weeks. Do not cover with dressing. Leave on for 6-10 hours

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