STIs Flashcards
(27 cards)
Which STIs are reportable to the CDC?
chlamydia
gonorrhea
syphilis
Intracellular parasite that requires a host cell to reproduce
Chlamydia
Referred to as “the silent STI”
Chlamydia
Neonatal conjunctivitis, PID, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy are complications of?
Chlamydia
The most reported STI in the US
Chlamydia
Aerobic bacterium with many drug resistant strains
Gonorrhea
Neonatal conjunctivitis, PID, ectopic pregnancy, arthritis, endocarditis are complications of?
Gonorrhea
Ulverative infection caused by treponema pallidum, a spirochete that requires a warm, most environment to survive
Syphilis
Transmitted from skin or mucous membrane contact with chancres and from the mother to child through the placental barrier
Syphilis
Painless chancres form, can go unnoticed and disappear
Primary
Generalized brown-red rash, malaise, fever
Secondary
Lasts for years; spreads to brain, nervous system, heart, skin, bones, death
Tertiary
What is used to diagnose syphilis
Positive RPR (rapid plasma regain testing)
What could untreated syphilis lead to?
permanent organ damage
What type of pathogen is treponema pallidum?
Bacteria; spirochete
Caused by herpes simplex virus: recurrent episodes of lesions
Herpes
Typically occurs above the waist and manifests as a cold sore
HSV type 1
Typically occurs below the waist
HSV type 2
Painful lesions/ blisters
Herpes
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test would indicate?
Herpes
Benign growths on external genitals, cervix, and anus caused by HPVs
Condylomata acuminata
Fleshy, cauliflower-like growths are manifestations of?
Condylomata acuminata
PCR test could be used for
Herpes, condylomata acuminata
One celled anaerobic organism that can burrow under teh mucosal lining
Trichomonas
