urianry Flashcards
(36 cards)
what is the most common cause of non-nosocmail UTI’s
Escherichia coli
what is the organisms that causes the pink mold UTI
Serratia marcescens
what are the major symptoms for a UTI
Persistent urge to urinate, burning sensation when
urinating, frequent small amounts of urine, urine
that is cloudy, bright pink or cola colored, strong-smelling; Pelvic pain in women, rectal pain in men;
More common in females
what is the major symptoms for Leptospirosis
Abrupt fever, myalgia, muscle stiffness, and
headache – later, meningitis, rash and jaundice; severe infection called Weil’s disease
what is the mode of transmission for Leptospirosis
contact with urine of infected animal or urine-
contaminated water
is Leptospirosis common in the US
No
what is the major symptom for Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Sudden appearance of edema,
Irreversible kidney damage possible in adults
what is the mode of transmission for Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Complication post-strep infection
what are the major symptoms for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
extremely low BP, confusion, severe red rash, loss of sheets of skin, shock
what is the mode of transmission for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Strains producing TSS toxin grow in wound or
in an abraded vagina
what is the key association for Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Associated with tampons; menstruating women
more at risk; medical emergency
what is the major symptoms for Bacterial Vaginosis
White vaginal discharge with a “fishy” odor
what is the mode of transmission for Bacterial Vaginosis
Associated with multiple sexual partners and
vaginal douching; No hevidence of sexual
transmission
what are the major symptoms for a Vaginal Yeast Infection
odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage
cheese appearance
what is another name for a Vaginal Yeast Infection
fungal vaginitis/candidiasis
what are the major symptoms for Gonorrhea
Men: extremely painful urination and pus-filled
discharge (urethritis); women: often
asymptomatic
what is another name for Gonorrhea
the clap
what are the major symptoms of Chlamydia
Women: usually asymptomatic;
Men: painful urination and pus discharge from penis
what is the most common reportable STD in the US
Chlamydia
what are the major symptoms for Lymphogranuloma venereum
bubo in the groin
what are the major symptoms for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Often asymptomatic; may cause painful urination and pus discharge
what is the key association for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Affects up to 70% of sexually active couples
what are the major symptoms from Syphilis
Primary: small, painless, reddened chancre;
Secondary: sore throat, headache, mild fever, malaise, myalgia, lymphadenopathy, widespread rash
;
Latent : clinically inactive;
Tertiary: dementia, blindness, paralysis, heart failure, and gummas
what is the key association for Syphilis
Mother to child transmission results in congenital syphilis;
Penicillin NOT used for tertiary
