STI management Flashcards
1
Q
Management of Bacterial Vaginosis
A
Metranidazole (as it is caused by anaerobes)
Can be topical and/or oral
2
Q
What is given to patients with Chlamydia?
A
Doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days but in pregnancy Azithromycin 1g single dose orally on day 1. Then 500mg on days 2 and 3.
3
Q
What is given to patients with Candidiasis?
A
Oral fluconazole ( 150mg single dose) is first line but if the patient declines this treatment, Clotrimazole intravaginal pessary 500mg
4
Q
What is given to patients with Gonorrhoea?
A
1g IM cefatrioxone and abstain from sex for 7 days
5
Q
What is given to patients with Trichomonas Vaginalis?
A
- Metranidazole 400mg BD for 5-7 days
- Sex should be avoided for 7 days and their partner should receive the same treatment to avoid re-infection
