Vulvovaginitis Flashcards
(39 cards)
Normal barriers protecting against genital infection
Normal barriers protecting against genital infection
- Vulva
Normal barriers protecting against genital infection
- Vagina
Normal barriers protecting against genital infection
- Cervix
Normal barriers protecting against genital infection
- Upper Genital Tract
Causes of Vulvitis
Causes of Vulvitis
- 1ry
Causes of Vulvitis
- 2ry
Causes of Vaginitis
Causes of Vaginitis
- 1ry
Causes of Vaginitis
- 2ry
Def of Bartholinitis
inflammation of Bartholin glands
Etiology of Bartholinitis
- Gonorrhea or non-specific infection.
CP of Bartholinitis
- Gland becomes palpable as mass in the posterior 1/3 of labia majora, tender with abscess formation in some cases
TTT of Bartholinitis
antibiotics and drainage (if abscess forms) OR marsupialization with recurrent cases.
Another Name of Candidiasis
Moniliasis
Incidence of Candidiasis
it is the second most common cause of vaginitis.
Causative Organsims of Candidiasis
- candida albicans 90% of cases, c. tropicalis and c. glabrata 10% of cases
PPT Factors for Candidiasis
- Flourishes in acidic media
- so common in diabetics, during pregnancy, with antibiotic use, with COCs, with antibiotics or steroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
Symptoms of Candidiasis
Signs of Candidiasis
INVx for Candidiasis
TTT of Candidiasis