Womens Health - Sexual Health Flashcards
(133 cards)
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What is bacterial vaginosis?
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overgrowth of predominately anaerobic organisms eg Gardnerella Vaginalis.
leads to consequent fall in lactic acid = produces aerobic lactobacilli = raised vaginal ph
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is Bacterial vaginosis (BV) STI?
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NO but almost only seen in sexually active women.
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features of bacterial vaginosis
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vaginal discharge : “fishy” offensive
asymptomatic in 50%
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What is amsels criteria?
used for?
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used for bacterial vaginosis
diagnosis of BV - you need 3 of the following 4 :
- thin white homogenous discharge
- clue cells on microscopy- stippled vaignal epithelial cells
- vaginal ph > 4.5
- positive whiff test - addition of potassium hydroxide = fishy odour
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how would you manage a BV patient?
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asx: no tx. do swab. exception is if woman undergoing pregnancy termination
if symptomatic :
ORAL METRONIDAZOLE FOR 5-7 DAYS.
70-70% initial cure rate. relapse rate> 50% within 3 months.
if adherence issue: single oral dose metronidazole 2g.
topical metronidazole/clindamycin alternative
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what pregnancy complications can BV have ?
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results in increased risk of preterm labour, low birth weight and chorioamnionitis, late miscarriage
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How to treat BV in pregnant pt?
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previously they said no oral metronidazole in 1st trimester. NOW YOU CAN :)
TOPICAL CLINDAMYCIN TOO?
if asx: discuss with woman obstretrician
if sx: oral metronidazole 5-7 days or topical tx.
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difference between BV and Trichomonasis?
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BV: thin white discharge
TRI: frothy, yellow-green discharge
BV: microscopy :clue cells
TRI: wet mount: motile trophozoites
TRI: vulvovaginitis, strawberry cervix
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similarities of BV and Trichomonasis?
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offensive vaginal discharge
vaginal ph over 4.5
treat with metronidazole
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what is trichomonas vaginalis?
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highly motile flagellated protozoan parasite.
STI
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features of trichomonas vaginalis
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vaginal discharge: offensive, yellow/green, frothy
vulvovaginitis
strawberry cervix
ph> 4.5
in men: usually asx - could cause urethritis
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investigations for trichomonas vaginalis
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microscopy of wet mount: motile trophozoites
13
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how would you manage trichomonas vaginalis?
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oral metronidazole for 5-7 days.
could do one-off dose of 2g metronidazole
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What is Vaginal Candidiasis ? (THRUSH)
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common women condition.
80% cases of candida albicans - rest other candida species
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predisposing factors for vaginal candidiasis ?
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DM
drugs: abx , steroids
pregnancy
immunosuppresion: HIV
can just happen with no predisposing factors though.
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features of vaginal candidiasis?
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(white curdy vaginal discharge) cottage cheese - non offensive discharge - ph < 4.5
vulvitis: superficial dyspareunia, dysuria
itch
vulval erythema, fissuring, satellite lesions possible?
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investigations of vaginal candidiais?
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high vaginal swab not normally needed if clinical features are consistent.
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how would you manage vaginal candidasis?
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local/oral tx
oral flulconazole 150 mg - single dose - 1ST LINE
clotrimazole 500 mg intravaginal pessary - single dose - if oral therapy contraindicated
if vulval sx: consider adding topical imidazole in addition to an oral or intravaginal antifungal
if pregnant: only local tx : cream/pessaries - oral tx contraindicated
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how would you define recurrent vaginal candidiasis?
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BASHHH define - 4 or more episodes per yr
check compliance with previous tx
rule out differentials: lichen schlerosis
do bloods check DM
do high vaginal swab for microscopy and culture - confirm candidiasis
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how would you treat recurrent vaginal candidiasis?
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induction : oral fluconazole every 3 days for 3 doses
maintenance: oral fluconazole weekly for 6 months
21
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What is Balanitis?
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inflammation of glans penis
sometimes extending to underside of foreskin = balanoposthitis.
many causes: most common are infective ( bacterial and candidal). some autoimmune.
presentation can be acute or chronic. adults or children
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what can make balanitis worse?
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improper washing under the foreskin
tight foreskin
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if balanitis is caused by candidiasis tell me about it?
frequency
acute/chronic?
features?
children/adults
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very common
acute
usually after intercourse and associated with itching and white non-urethral discharge
children and adults
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if balanitis is caused by dermatitis ( contact or allergic) , tell me abit about it?
frequency
acute/chronic
features
children/adults
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very common
acute
itchy
somtimes painful
occasionally non-urethral discharge.
no other body area affected
children and adults
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if balanitis caused by dermatitis (eczema or psoriasis ) , tell me about it?
frequency
acute/chronic
features
children/adults
very common
both acute and chronic
very itchy
no discharge
medical hx of inflammatory skin condition with active areas elsewhere
children and adults
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if balanitis is caused by bacterial , tell me about it
frequency
acute/chronic
features
children/adults
common
acute
painful
itchy with yellow non-urethral discharge
due to STAPHYLOCOCCUS SPP.
children and adults
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if balanitis caused by anaerobic , tell me about it?
frequency
acute/chronic
features
children/adults
common
acute
chidlren and adults
itchy possibly
most associated with : very offensive yellow non-urethral discharge
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if balanitis caused by lichen planus, tell me abit about it
frequency
acute/chronic
children/adult
features
uncommon
acute and chronic
more commonly adults
may be itchy
diagnostic feature: WICKHAM'S STRIAE AND VIOLACEOUS PAPULES
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if balanitis caused by lichen sclerosus (balanitis xerotica obliterans) , tell me about it
frequency
children/adults
acute/chronic
features
rare
chronic
itchy, white plaques, can cause scarring
children and adults
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if balanitis caused by plasma cell balanitis of zoon , tell me about it
features
frequency
acute/chronic
children/adults
rare
chronic
children and adults
not itchy
clearly circumscribed areas of inflammation
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if balanitis is caused by circinate balanitis, tell me about it
features
frequency
acute/chronic
children/adults
uncommon
acute/chronic
adults
not itchy no discharge
painless erosions
can be associated with reactive arthritis
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how would you investigate balanitis
clinically diagnosed - use hx and physical appearance of glans penis
if infective cause suspected: swab for microscopy and culture - might show bacteria or Candida Albicans
if doubt about cause and extensive skin change: do biopsy
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general treatment of balanitis
gentle saline washes
ensure wash foreskin properly
severe irritation and discomfort: 1% hydrocortisone for short period
if cause isnt clear these usually resolve condition
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specific treatment of balanitis
candida: topical clotrimazole - 2 weeks to tx infection
bacterial : staphylococcus spp. or group b streptococcus spp. - oral flucloxacillin or clarithromysin if penicillin allergic
anaerobic balanitis: saline wash. topical/oral metronidazole if not settling
dermaitits/circinate: mild potency topic corticosteroid - hydrocortisone
lichen sclerosis/plasma cell balantis of zoon: high potency steroids - clobetasol
circumcision - helps lichen sclerosus
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what is chancroid?
tropical disease
caused by haemophilus ducreyi.
painful genital ulcers : unilateral, painful inguinal lymph node enlargement.
ulcers:
sharply defined
ragged undermined border
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What is chalmydia?
MC STI in UK
caused by chlamydia trachomatis. - obligate intracellular pathogen.
1/10 young women in uk.
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what is the incubation period of chlamydia?
7-21 days
large percentage are asx
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features of chlamydia?
asx for 70% women and 50% of men
women: cervicitis (discharge, bleeding), dysuria
men: urethral discharge, dysuria
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potential complications of chlamydia
epididymitis
endometritis
pelvic inflammatory disease
infertility
reactive arthritis
perihepatitis (fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome)
increase incidence of ectopic pregnancy
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how would you investigate chlamydia?
nuclear acid amplification tests (NAATs)
urine( 1st void sample), vulvovaginal swab or cervical swab - tested using NAAT technique
women: vulvovaginal swab - 1st line
men : urine test - 1st line
chlamydia testing: should be done 2 weeks after possible exposure
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screening for chlamydia?
open to all men and women : 15-24
relies heavily on opportunistic testing
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how would you manage chlamydia?
1st line : doxycycline 7 days .
if contrainidicated:
azithromycin (1g od for one day, then 500mg od for 2 days)
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why is first line doxycycline rather than azithromycin?
concerns about mycoplasma genitalium.
this infection coexists with chlamydia - rising levels of macrolide resistance.
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how would you treat chlamydia in pregnant women?
azithromycin, erythromycin or amoxicillin.
azithro 1g stat - drug of choice.
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who would you let know if the pt has chlamydia
they should be offered choice of provider for initial partner notification: trained practise nurse or referral to GUM
men with urethral sx: all contacts since, and in the 4 weeks prior to sx onset
women and asx men : all partners from last 6 months or most recent sexual partner
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what should you do for contacts of confirmed chlaymydia cases ?
offer tx prior to results of ix being known.
treat then test
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What is lymphogranuloma venereum?
LGV
caused by chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1,L2,L3
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risk factors of lymphogranuloma venereum
gay men
majority of pts who present in developed countries have HIV already
historically seen more in tropics
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hiv + proctitis =
lymphogranuloma venereum
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3 stages of infection for lymphogranuloma venereum
stage 1 : small painless pustule - later forms an ulcer
stage 2 : painful inguinal lymphadenopathy - may form fistulating buboes
stage 3 : proctocolitis
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how would you treat lymphogranuloma venereum?
doxycycline
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what bacterium causes normal chlamydia which leads to pelvic inflammatory disease and urethritis?
chlamydia trachomatis serovars d - k
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Tell me a little about syphilis
STI
spirochaete treponema pallidum.
infection characterised by :
primary
secondary
tertiary
incubation period : 9-90 days
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tell me primary stages of syphilis - features
chancre - painless ulcer at site of sexual contact
local non-tender lymphadenopathy
often not seen in women - lesion may be on cervix
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tell me secondary stags of syphilis - features
systemic symptoms: fever, lymphadenopathy
rash on trunk, palms and soles
buccal "snail track" ulcers (30%)
condylomata lata (painless, warty lesions on genitalia)
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tell me tertiary features of syphilis
gummas - granulomatous lesions of skin and bones
ascending aortic aneurysms
general paralysis of the insane (confusion,memory loss, paralysis)
tabes dorsalis (spinal cord damage - unsteady walking,sharp pain, coordination loss)
argyll-robertson pupil
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what isthe argyll-robertson pupil?
pupil dont respond to light
still constrict when focusing on nearby object.
late stage syphillis
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tell me some features of congenital syphillis
saber shins
saddle nose
deafness
keratitis
rhagades - linear scars at angle of mouth
blunted upper incisor teeth - hutchinsons teeth, "mulberry molars"
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How would you investigate syphilis?
treponema pallidum sensitive organism - cant be grown on artificial media.
clinical features
serology
microscopic examination of infected tissue.
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tell me about the serological tests for syphilis investigation?
non-treponemal tests:
-not specific for syphilis , might result in false positive
- based on reactivity of serum from infected patients to a cardiolipin-cholesterol-lecithin antigen
- assess the quantity of antibodies being produced.
- becomes negative after treatment
eg: rapid plasma reagin (RPR) and Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
treponemal-specific tests:
- generally more complex and expensive but specific for syphillis
- qualititive only - reported as "reactive" or "non-reactive"
- eg include: TP-EIA (t. pallidum enzyme immunoassay), TPHA (t. pallidum Hemagglutination test)
the TP-EIA is more popular
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tell me some causes of false positive non-treponemal (Cardiolipin) test)
pregnancy
SLE, anti-phospholipid syndrome
TB
leprosy
malaria
HIV
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Interpreting syphilis results
positive non-treponemal test + positiv treponemal test : active syphilis infection
positive non-treponemal test + negative treponemal test : false-positive syphilis result eg: due to pregnancy or SLE
negaive non-treponemal test + positive treponemal test : successfully treated syphilis
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how would you manage syphilis?
intramuscular benzathine penicillin - 1st line
alternative : doxycycline
monitor nontreponemal titres (RPR or VDRL) after tx to assess response: should be fourfold decline 1:16 - 1:4. - adequate response.
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what is the jarisch-herxheimer reaction?
seen following syphilis treatment
fever , rash, tachycardia after 1st dose of abx
in contrast to anaphylaxis - no wheeze or hypotension
due to release of endotoxins following bacterial death and typically occurs within few hrs of tx.
no tx needed other than antipyretic if required
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what is genital herpes?
2 strains of HSV in humans: HSV-1 AND 2.
first ppl used to think 1 is oral lesions (cold sores) and 2 is genital herpes - but now its known to have considerable overlap
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features of genital herpes
painful genital ulceration - dysuria and pruritis
primary infection often more severe than recurrent episodes :systemic features like:
- headache
-fever
- malaise
tender inguinal lymphadenopathy
urinary retention possible
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how would you investigate for genital herpes?
NAAT - nucleic acid amplification test
HSV serology - if recurrent genital ulceration of unknown cause
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how would you manage genital herpes?
saline bathing
analgesia
topic anaesthetic agent: lidocaine
oral aciclovir : if frequent exacerbations - longer term aciclovir
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what would you do in pregnancy with genital herpes?
elective caesarean section at term - if primary attack occurs during pregnancy at greater than 28 weeks gestation.
if recurrent herpes pregnant : treat with supressive therapy. - be advised that risk of transmission to baby is low.
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what are genital warts? (condylomata accuminata)
caused by many varieties of human papillomavirus HPV - especially types 6 and 11.
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what does hpv predispose you to?
hpv 16,18,33 predisposes to cervical cancer.
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features of genital warts
small (2-5mm) fleshy protuberances which are slightly pigmented.
may itch/bleed
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how would you manage genital warts?
topical podophyllum or cryotherapy : 1st line
if multiple non-keratinised warts : topical agents
if solitary keratinised warts : cryotherapy
second line: imiquimod - topical cream
genetal warts usually resistant to tx. recurrent common.
in most anogenital infections with HPV clear without intervention in 1-2 yrs.
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what is gonorrhoea caused by?
gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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where does acute infection of gonorrhoea occur?
genitourinary
rectum
pharynx
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incubation period of gonorrhoea?
2-5 days
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features of gonorrhoea
male: urethral discharge, dysuria
female: cervicitis eg : leading to vaginal discharge
rectal and pharyngeal infection: usually asx
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Microbiology of gonorrhoea
cant immunise for gonorrhoea
reinfection common due to : - antigen variation of type 4 pili (proteins which adhere to surfaces)
- opa proteins (surface proteins which bind to receptors on immune cells)
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local complications of gonorrhoea
urethral strictures - scarring narrowing the tube that releases urine
epididymitis - tube at back of testicles swollen and painful
salpingitis (might lead to infertility) - inflammation of fallopian tubes
disseminated infection
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what is disseminated gonococcal infection?
what is gonococcal arthritis?
DGI: not fully understood.
due to haematogenous spread from mucosal infection (eg asx genital infection).
classic triad:
- tenosynovitis
- migratory polyarthritis
- dermatitis
later comps:
- septic arthritis
-endocarditis
-perihepatitis (fits-hugh-curtis syndrome)
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how would you manage gonorrhoea?
ciprofloxacin used to be - NOW CEPHALOSPORINS bc 36% resistance in uk to ciprofloxacin
previous 1st line : im ceftriaxone + oral azithromycin.
new 1st line : single dose IM ceftriaxone 1g.
IF SENSATIVES ARE KNOWN: oral ciprofloxacin 500mg
if ceftriaxone refused (needle phobic) - oral cefixime 400mg single dose + oral azithromycin 2g single dose.
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what is hiv?
RNA retrovirus.
HIV-1 MC.
HIV-2 in west africa.
virus enters and destroys the cd4 t-helper cells of immune system.
initial seroconversion flu-like illness occurs within a few weeks of infection.
the infection is then asx until it progresses to immunodeficiency. - could be years after initial infection.
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tranmission of HIV
unprotected anal vaginal oral sex
mother to child at any stage of pregnancy , birth or breastfeeding (vertical transmission)
mucous membrane, blood or open wound exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids (sharing needles,needle-stick injuries or blood splashed in eye)
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what is aids-defining illnesses?
happens with end-stage hiv infection.
when cd4 count dropped to level allowing for opportunitistic infections and malignancies to appear.
eg:
- kaposi sarcoma
- TB
-Lymphoma
- Candidiasis - oesophageal or bronchial)
- cytomegalovirus infection
- pneumocystic jirovecii pneumonia (PCP)
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features of hiv seroconversion
occurs 3-12 weeks after infection
sore throat
lymphadenopathy
diarrhoea
mouth ulcers
rarely meningoencephalitis
maculopapular rash
malaise,myalgia, arthralgia
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how would you diagnose HIV?
HIV antibodies -
might not present in early infection - 99% by 3 months.
- screening : ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent Assay) and confirmatory west blot assay
most ppl develop antibodies to hiv at4-6 weeks but all do by 3 months.
p24 antigen - viral core protein appears earluy in blood as viral rna levels rise.
positive from 1 week to 3-4 weeks after infection with hiv.
combition tests : hiv p24 antigen and hiv antibody - standard for diagnosis for screening of hiv
- if combined positive - repeat to confirm diagnosis
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when should you test for hiv in asx patients
4 weeks after possible exposure
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if a suspected hiv patient is asx and inital negative result, what to do?
repeat in 12 weeks
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where might a hiv rna test be useful? (qualititive or quantitive)
non used much in screening/testing
use for diagnosis of neonatal hiv infection and screening blood donors.
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what are the possible causes for diarrhoea in HIV?
could be due to the virus itself (HIV enteritis) or opportunistic infections
possible causes:
- cryptosporidium + other protozoa (MC)
- cytomehgalovirus
- mycobacterium avium intracellulare
- giardia
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what is the most common infective cause of diarrhoea in hiv patients?
cryptospoidium
intracellular protozoa.
incubation period: 7 days.
variable presentation.
modified ziehl-neelsen stain (acid-fast) - red cysts of cryptosporidium.
tx: difficult
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Tell me about mycobacterium avium intracellulare?
atypical mycobacteria
cd4 - below 50.
typical features:
- fever
- sweats
- abdo pain
- diarrhoea
- hepatomegaly
- deranged lfts.
diagnosis: blood cultures. bone marrow exam.
management:
- rifabutin
-ethambuton
-clarithromycin
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what is the renal involvement in hiv patients?
due to tx or virus.
protease inhibitor eg indinavir prepitate intratubular crystal obstruction.
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tell me the 5 key features of hiv associated nephropathy?
massive proteinuria = nephrotic syndrome because it causes collapsing focal segmental grolerulosclerosis
normal or large kidneys
elevated urea and creatinine
normotension
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with focal or global capillary collapse on renal biopsy.
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what is the treatment for hiv associated nephropathy?
antiretroviral therapy.
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what opportunistic infections can occur due to hiv if the cd4 count is 200-500?
oral thrush - secondary to candida albicans
shingles- secondary to herpes zoster
hairy leukoplakia - secondary to EBV
kaposi sarcoma - secondary to HHV-8
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what opportunistic infections can happen if cd4 count is 100-200? HIV
cryptosporidiosis - its self limiting
cerebral toxoplasmosis
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy - secondary to JC virus
pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
HIV dementia
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tell me what opportunistic infections you can get if the cd4 count is 50-100 : hiv?
aspergillosis - secondary to aspergillus fumigatus
oesophageal candidiasis - secondary to candidia albicans
cyrptococcal meningitis
primary CNS lymphoma - secondary to EBV
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tell me about cd4 count under 50 ? - hiv
cytomegalovirus retinitis - affects 30-40% of pts with cd4 under 50
mycobacterium avium - intracellulare infection
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tell me a little about kaposi sarcoma - hiv complications
caused by HHV-8 - human herpes
presentation:
- purple papules or plaques on skin or mucosa - eg gi and resp tract.
skin lesions may later ulcerate
respiratory involvement might cause massive haemoptysis and pleural effusion
radiotherapy + resection.
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tell me about pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia - HIV
use pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)
unicellular eukaryote , classified as fungus
PCP - MC opportunistic infection in aids
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which patients should recieve pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia prophylaxis?
all pts with cd4 count under 200
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features of pneumocystic jiroveci pneumonia: hiv
dyspnoea
dry cough
fever
very few chest signs
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common complication of pcp
pneumothorax
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what are the extrapulmonary manifestations for pcp: hiv?
rare
hepatosplenomegaly
lymphadenopathy
choroid lesions
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how would you investigate for pcp? hiv?
CXR - bilateral interstitial pulmonary infiltrates - present with other xray findings: lobar consolidation. - could be normal
exercise induced desaturation
sputum fails to show PCP - bronchoalveolar lavage ( BAL) needed to demonstrate PCP - silver stain shows characteristic cysts
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how would you manage pcp? hiv?
co-trimoxazole
iv pentamidine in severe
aerosolized pentamidine - alternative - less effective with pneumothorax
steroids if hypoxic - po2<9.3 kpa - reduced risk of rep failure by 50% and death by 1/3.
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what is the most common cause of oesophagitis in patients with hiv?
oesophageal candidiasis
cd4 count less than 100.
sx:
dysphagia
odynophagia
tx:
fluconazole +
itraconazole = 1st lne
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how would you manage hiv?
antiretroviral therapy - (ART)
combo of at least 3 drugs
2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
and
either:
- protease inhibitor (PI)
- non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI).
this combo decreases viral replication and reduces risk of viral resistance emerging.
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when to start ART?
as soon as diagnosed with HIV
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entry inhibitors
maraviroc( binds to CCR5, prevents interaction with gp41) , enfuvirtide (binds to gp41, fusion inhibitor)
prevent HIV-1 from entering and infecting immune cells
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give examples of nucleoside analgoue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
zidovudine
abacavir
emtricitabine
didanosine
lamivudine
stavudine
zalcitabine
tenofovir
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give me some ntri side effects:
peripheral neuropathy
tenofovir: renal impairement , osteoporosis
zidovudine: anaemia, myopathy, black nails
didanosine : pancreatitis
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give me some exmaples and side effects of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI)
nevirapine
efavirenz
side effects: p450 enzyme interaction (nevirapine induces) , rashes
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give me some examples of protease inhibitors
indinavir
nelfinavir
ritonavir
saquinavir
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side effects of protease inhibitors
DM
hyperlipidaemia
buffalo hump
central obesity
p450 enzyme inhibition
indinavir: renal stones, asx hyperbilirubinaemia
ritonavir: potent inhibitor of p450 system
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examples of integrase inhibitors and pathophy
raltegravir
elvitegravir
dolutegravir
block action of integrase - viral enzyme inserts viral genome into dna of host cell
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untreated gonorrhoea in pregnancy can lead to what comps?
tx?
premature rupture of membranes
preterm labor
neonatal infections - conjunctivity.
tx: ceftriazone
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trichomonas vaginalis in pregnancy?
preterm birth
low birth weight
premature rupture of membrane.
tx: metronidazole - after 1st trimester.
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tell me about hiv in pregnancy?
increasing number of hiv positive women giving birth in uk.
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factors which reduce vertical tranmission (from25-30% to 2%)
maternal antiretroviral therpay
mode of delivery (caesarean section)
neonatal antiretroviral therapy
infant feeding (bottle feeding)
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screening for hiv in pregnancy
offered to all pregnant women
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what mode of delivery is recommended in hiv pregnant women?
vaginal delivery if viral load less than 50 copies/ml at 36 weeks. otherwise caesarean
zidovudine infusion - 4hrs before beginning the caesarean section
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how infant feed if women has hiv
not breast fed
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tell me about neonatal antiretroviral therapy
zidovudine - orally to neonate if maternal viral load is under 50 copies/ml.
otherwise triple ART.
therapy continued for 4-6 weeks.
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what is erectile dysfunction?
persistent inability to attain and maintain erection to permit satisfactory sex performance.
symptom.
causes:
organic
psychogenic
mixed
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factors causing organic cause of ED
gradual onset of symptoms
lack of tumescense
normal libido
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factors favouring a psychogenic cause of ED
sudden onset of sx
decreased libido
major life events
problems or changes in relationship
previous psychological problems
hx of premature ejaculation
good quality spontaneous or self-stimulated erections
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risk factors of ed
increasing age
cv disease rf: obesity, dm, dysplipidaemia, metabolic syndrome, htn, smoking
alcohol use
drugs: SSRIs, beta blockers
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how to investigate ed?
all men have 10yr cv risk calculated: measure lipid and fasting glucose serum levels.
measure free testosterone : between 9 and 11am.
if low/borderline: repeat with follicle stimulating hormone - luteinizing hormone and prolactin levels.
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how would you manage ed?
PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil, viagria
- prescribed to all pts
- can be otc.
vaccum erection devices - 1st line - if not take pde-5 inhibitor.
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what would you do for a young man that has always had difficulty achieving erection
refer to urology.
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what to do if ed pt cycles more than 3 hours per week?
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