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What anatomical location is associated with the Bartholin glands?
What anatomical location is associated with the Bartholin glands?
- At 1 and 11 o'clock positions
- At 12 and 6 o'clock positions
- At 3 and 9 o'clock positions
- At 5 and 7 o'clock positions (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of a Bartholin duct cyst?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of a Bartholin duct cyst?
- Excessive hydration (correct)
- Infection
- Trauma
- Congenitally narrowed ducts
What is the recommended management for a Bartholin's cyst?
What is the recommended management for a Bartholin's cyst?
- Marsupialization (correct)
- Oral antibiotics
- Surgical excision
- Topical antiseptics
Which method is used to diagnose Pediculosis (phthirus pubis)?
Which method is used to diagnose Pediculosis (phthirus pubis)?
What is the active ingredient in the alternative treatment for Scabies for children?
What is the active ingredient in the alternative treatment for Scabies for children?
Which step is involved in the diagnosis of Scabies?
Which step is involved in the diagnosis of Scabies?
What organism is responsible for the etiology of syphilis?
What organism is responsible for the etiology of syphilis?
Which of the following statements about the chancre (hallmark lesion of primary syphilis) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the chancre (hallmark lesion of primary syphilis) is accurate?
What is the characteristic feature of ulcers in chancroid?
What is the characteristic feature of ulcers in chancroid?
Which treatment is recommended for managing genital herpes during a second clinical episode?
Which treatment is recommended for managing genital herpes during a second clinical episode?
Identify the condition characterized by a beefy red ulcer with fresh granulation tissue.
Identify the condition characterized by a beefy red ulcer with fresh granulation tissue.
Which organism is associated with the pathognomonic 'school of fish' appearance in microscopy?
Which organism is associated with the pathognomonic 'school of fish' appearance in microscopy?
What is the gold standard laboratory method for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?
What is the gold standard laboratory method for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?
What distinguishes Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) from other sexually transmitted infections?
What distinguishes Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) from other sexually transmitted infections?
What is an alternative treatment option for late latent phase and tertiary syphilis?
What is an alternative treatment option for late latent phase and tertiary syphilis?
Which component of the Amsel criteria indicates bacterial vaginosis?
Which component of the Amsel criteria indicates bacterial vaginosis?
What is the recommended management for trichomoniasis in men?
What is the recommended management for trichomoniasis in men?
Which of the following correctly describes bacterial vaginosis?
Which of the following correctly describes bacterial vaginosis?
What symptom is associated with a primary chancre in syphilis?
What symptom is associated with a primary chancre in syphilis?
What is the hallmark method used to diagnose Poxvirus-associated lesions?
What is the hallmark method used to diagnose Poxvirus-associated lesions?
Which condition is characterized by a painful ulcer associated with the presence of Treponema pallidum?
Which condition is characterized by a painful ulcer associated with the presence of Treponema pallidum?
What is the recommended management for Pediculosis (phthirus pubis) involving alternative treatments?
What is the recommended management for Pediculosis (phthirus pubis) involving alternative treatments?
Which stage is not recognized in the progression of syphilis?
Which stage is not recognized in the progression of syphilis?
What approach is typically used for the management of Scabies?
What approach is typically used for the management of Scabies?
Which feature distinguishes a Bartholin gland cyst from an abscess?
Which feature distinguishes a Bartholin gland cyst from an abscess?
What type of microscopy technique is utilized for diagnosing Scabies?
What type of microscopy technique is utilized for diagnosing Scabies?
What is the most common clinical manifestation of Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)?
What is the most common clinical manifestation of Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)?
What is the pathognomonic finding in microscopy for Haemophilus ducreyi?
What is the pathognomonic finding in microscopy for Haemophilus ducreyi?
What is the first-line treatment for a primary, secondary, or early latent phase of syphilis?
What is the first-line treatment for a primary, secondary, or early latent phase of syphilis?
Which characteristic is associated with the diagnosis of trichomoniasis?
Which characteristic is associated with the diagnosis of trichomoniasis?
What is the primary cause of Bacterial Vaginosis?
What is the primary cause of Bacterial Vaginosis?
Which drug regimen is appropriate for managing late latent phase or tertiary syphilis?
Which drug regimen is appropriate for managing late latent phase or tertiary syphilis?
What laboratory method is considered the gold standard for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?
What laboratory method is considered the gold standard for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?
What type of penicillin should be administered for neurosyphilis?
What type of penicillin should be administered for neurosyphilis?
Which of the following criteria is not part of the Amsel criteria used for bacterial vaginosis?
Which of the following criteria is not part of the Amsel criteria used for bacterial vaginosis?
What can cause obstruction of the Bartholin duct, potentially leading to a cyst?
What can cause obstruction of the Bartholin duct, potentially leading to a cyst?
Which method can be used to manage a Bartholin's cyst effectively?
Which method can be used to manage a Bartholin's cyst effectively?
Which of the following is a recognized diagnosis method for identifying Scabies?
Which of the following is a recognized diagnosis method for identifying Scabies?
Which is the hallmark lesion associated with primary syphilis?
Which is the hallmark lesion associated with primary syphilis?
How is Poxvirus, also known as Molluscum contagiosum, primarily diagnosed?
How is Poxvirus, also known as Molluscum contagiosum, primarily diagnosed?
Which alternative treatment is typically used for managing Pediculosis (phthirus pubis)?
Which alternative treatment is typically used for managing Pediculosis (phthirus pubis)?
In secondary syphilis, what type of lesion is typically observed?
In secondary syphilis, what type of lesion is typically observed?
What is the implication of a painless chancre during the primary stage of syphilis?
What is the implication of a painless chancre during the primary stage of syphilis?
Which characteristic feature is specifically associated with chancroid?
Which characteristic feature is specifically associated with chancroid?
What is the pathognomonic finding when microscopically examining Haemophilus ducreyi?
What is the pathognomonic finding when microscopically examining Haemophilus ducreyi?
What is the primary etiology of Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)?
What is the primary etiology of Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)?
Which description best fits the clinical manifestation of bacterial vaginosis?
Which description best fits the clinical manifestation of bacterial vaginosis?
Which of the following is not an alternative treatment for the late latent phase and tertiary phase of syphilis?
Which of the following is not an alternative treatment for the late latent phase and tertiary phase of syphilis?
Which management option is recommended for donovanosis (granuloma inguinale)?
Which management option is recommended for donovanosis (granuloma inguinale)?
What is the gold standard diagnostic method for bacterial vaginosis?
What is the gold standard diagnostic method for bacterial vaginosis?
Which medication is recommended for the management of genital herpes during the first clinical episode?
Which medication is recommended for the management of genital herpes during the first clinical episode?
What characteristic feature is associated with trichomoniasis?
What characteristic feature is associated with trichomoniasis?
Flashcards
Bartholin Glands
Bartholin Glands
Located at the 5 and 7 o'clock positions of the vaginal entrance, these glands secrete mucus for vulvar lubrication.
Bartholin Duct Cyst
Bartholin Duct Cyst
A cyst formed due to obstruction of the Bartholin duct, caused by infection, trauma, mucus changes, or congenital narrowing.
Marsupialization
Marsupialization
Surgical procedure to create an opening in the Bartholin duct cyst, allowing drainage and preventing recurrence.
Pediculosis Pubis
Pediculosis Pubis
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How is Pediculosis Pubis Diagnosed?
How is Pediculosis Pubis Diagnosed?
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Treatment for Pediculosis Pubis
Treatment for Pediculosis Pubis
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Scabies
Scabies
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How is Scabies Diagnosed?
How is Scabies Diagnosed?
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Treatment for Scabies
Treatment for Scabies
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum
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How is Molluscum Contagiosum Diagnosed?
How is Molluscum Contagiosum Diagnosed?
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Treponema pallidum
Treponema pallidum
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Stages of Syphilis
Stages of Syphilis
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Chancre
Chancre
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Condyloma Lata
Condyloma Lata
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Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction
Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction
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Benzathine Penicillin
Benzathine Penicillin
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Aqueous Crystalline Penicillin
Aqueous Crystalline Penicillin
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Doxycycline or Tetracycline
Doxycycline or Tetracycline
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Alternative Treatments for Late Stage Syphilis
Alternative Treatments for Late Stage Syphilis
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Chancroid
Chancroid
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School of Fish
School of Fish
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Treatment for Chancroid
Treatment for Chancroid
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Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes
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Symptoms of Genital Herpes
Symptoms of Genital Herpes
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How is Genital Herpes Diagnosed?
How is Genital Herpes Diagnosed?
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Treatment for Genital Herpes
Treatment for Genital Herpes
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
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Clinical Hallmark of LGV
Clinical Hallmark of LGV
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Pathognomonic Signs of LGV
Pathognomonic Signs of LGV
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How is LGV Diagnosed?
How is LGV Diagnosed?
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Treatment for LGV
Treatment for LGV
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Donovanosis
Donovanosis
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Clinical Features of Donovanosis
Clinical Features of Donovanosis
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How is Donovanosis Diagnosed?
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Treatment for Donovanosis
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Study Notes
Bartholin Gland Cyst and Abscess
- Bartholin glands located at 5 and 7 o'clock positions of the vaginal entrance secrete mucus for vulvar lubrication.
- Bartholin duct cyst caused by obstruction from infection, trauma, mucus changes, or congenital narrowing.
- Management for Bartholin’s cyst includes marsupialization.
Vulvar Infection
- Pediculosis (phthirus pubis) diagnosed via direct microscopy.
- Treatment options for Pediculosis include:
- Permethrin 1% cream rinse or pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide.
- Alternatives are malathion 0.5% lotion or oral ivermectin.
- Scabies diagnosed using the scratch technique (microscopy).
- Treatment for Scabies involves permethrin 5% cream or oral ivermectin.
- Molluscum contagiosum is another name for poxvirus.
- Diagnosis of poxvirus via visual inspection and microscopy showing intra-cytoplasmic bodies.
Genital Ulcers
Syphilis
- Etiology of syphilis is Treponema pallidum.
- Stages of syphilis: Primary, Secondary, Latent, Tertiary.
- Hallmark lesion of primary syphilis is a painless chancre.
- Secondary syphilis features vulvar lesions known as condyloma lata.
- Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction can occur after syphilis treatment with febrile response.
- Benzathine penicillin is used in early phases of syphilis treatment.
- Aqueous crystalline penicillin is used for neurosyphilis, ocular, and otosyphilis.
- Alternative treatments for primary, secondary, and early latent phases include doxycycline or tetracycline.
- Doxycycline or tetracycline alternative treatments for late latent and tertiary phases.
Chancroid
- Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
- Pathognomonic microscopic appearance termed "school of fish."
- Chancroid characterized by painful, tender ulcers and tender inguinal adenopathy.
- Management includes azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin.
Genital Herpes
- Primary genital lesions caused primarily by HSV-2.
- Common signs include vulvar burning, tenderness, and pruritus.
- Most accurate diagnosis achieved through NAAT.
- Acyclovir administered in varying doses for first and second clinical episodes.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Etiology linked to Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Clinical hallmark includes unilateral tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy (buboes).
- Pathognomonic signs in LGV include buboes and groove sign.
- Diagnosis via culture, direct immunofluorescence, or NAAT.
- Treatment primarily involves doxycycline or alternatives like azithromycin or erythromycin.
Donovanosis
- Donovanosis also known as granuloma inguinale.
- Caused by Klebsiella granulomatosis with pathognomonic beefy red ulcers and pseudo-bubos.
- Diagnosis performed through microscopy using silver stain.
- Treatment options include azithromycin, doxycycline, or erythromycin.
Vaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
- Occurs due to replacement of normal lactobacillus with anaerobic bacteria, primarily Gardnerella vaginalis.
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed using Amsel criteria, requiring 3 out of 4 features.
- Gold standard laboratory method is gram stain.
- Treatment regimen includes metronidazole or clindamycin.
Trichomoniasis
- Etiology linked to Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Pathognomonic appearance includes strawberry cervix (colpitis macularis).
- Diagnosis via NAAT and culture.
- Treatment varies for women and men with metronidazole or alternatives like tinidazole.
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed by identifying hyphal elements on KOH smear.
- Management includes clotrimazole cream for intravaginal use.
Bartholin Gland Cyst and Abscess
- Bartholin glands located at 5 and 7 o'clock positions of the vaginal entrance secrete mucus for vulvar lubrication.
- Bartholin duct cyst caused by obstruction from infection, trauma, mucus changes, or congenital narrowing.
- Management for Bartholin’s cyst includes marsupialization.
Vulvar Infection
- Pediculosis (phthirus pubis) diagnosed via direct microscopy.
- Treatment options for Pediculosis include:
- Permethrin 1% cream rinse or pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide.
- Alternatives are malathion 0.5% lotion or oral ivermectin.
- Scabies diagnosed using the scratch technique (microscopy).
- Treatment for Scabies involves permethrin 5% cream or oral ivermectin.
- Molluscum contagiosum is another name for poxvirus.
- Diagnosis of poxvirus via visual inspection and microscopy showing intra-cytoplasmic bodies.
Genital Ulcers
Syphilis
- Etiology of syphilis is Treponema pallidum.
- Stages of syphilis: Primary, Secondary, Latent, Tertiary.
- Hallmark lesion of primary syphilis is a painless chancre.
- Secondary syphilis features vulvar lesions known as condyloma lata.
- Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction can occur after syphilis treatment with febrile response.
- Benzathine penicillin is used in early phases of syphilis treatment.
- Aqueous crystalline penicillin is used for neurosyphilis, ocular, and otosyphilis.
- Alternative treatments for primary, secondary, and early latent phases include doxycycline or tetracycline.
- Doxycycline or tetracycline alternative treatments for late latent and tertiary phases.
Chancroid
- Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
- Pathognomonic microscopic appearance termed "school of fish."
- Chancroid characterized by painful, tender ulcers and tender inguinal adenopathy.
- Management includes azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin.
Genital Herpes
- Primary genital lesions caused primarily by HSV-2.
- Common signs include vulvar burning, tenderness, and pruritus.
- Most accurate diagnosis achieved through NAAT.
- Acyclovir administered in varying doses for first and second clinical episodes.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Etiology linked to Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Clinical hallmark includes unilateral tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy (buboes).
- Pathognomonic signs in LGV include buboes and groove sign.
- Diagnosis via culture, direct immunofluorescence, or NAAT.
- Treatment primarily involves doxycycline or alternatives like azithromycin or erythromycin.
Donovanosis
- Donovanosis also known as granuloma inguinale.
- Caused by Klebsiella granulomatosis with pathognomonic beefy red ulcers and pseudo-bubos.
- Diagnosis performed through microscopy using silver stain.
- Treatment options include azithromycin, doxycycline, or erythromycin.
Vaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
- Occurs due to replacement of normal lactobacillus with anaerobic bacteria, primarily Gardnerella vaginalis.
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed using Amsel criteria, requiring 3 out of 4 features.
- Gold standard laboratory method is gram stain.
- Treatment regimen includes metronidazole or clindamycin.
Trichomoniasis
- Etiology linked to Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Pathognomonic appearance includes strawberry cervix (colpitis macularis).
- Diagnosis via NAAT and culture.
- Treatment varies for women and men with metronidazole or alternatives like tinidazole.
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed by identifying hyphal elements on KOH smear.
- Management includes clotrimazole cream for intravaginal use.
Bartholin Gland Cyst and Abscess
- Bartholin glands located at 5 and 7 o'clock positions of the vaginal entrance secrete mucus for vulvar lubrication.
- Bartholin duct cyst caused by obstruction from infection, trauma, mucus changes, or congenital narrowing.
- Management for Bartholin’s cyst includes marsupialization.
Vulvar Infection
- Pediculosis (phthirus pubis) diagnosed via direct microscopy.
- Treatment options for Pediculosis include:
- Permethrin 1% cream rinse or pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide.
- Alternatives are malathion 0.5% lotion or oral ivermectin.
- Scabies diagnosed using the scratch technique (microscopy).
- Treatment for Scabies involves permethrin 5% cream or oral ivermectin.
- Molluscum contagiosum is another name for poxvirus.
- Diagnosis of poxvirus via visual inspection and microscopy showing intra-cytoplasmic bodies.
Genital Ulcers
Syphilis
- Etiology of syphilis is Treponema pallidum.
- Stages of syphilis: Primary, Secondary, Latent, Tertiary.
- Hallmark lesion of primary syphilis is a painless chancre.
- Secondary syphilis features vulvar lesions known as condyloma lata.
- Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction can occur after syphilis treatment with febrile response.
- Benzathine penicillin is used in early phases of syphilis treatment.
- Aqueous crystalline penicillin is used for neurosyphilis, ocular, and otosyphilis.
- Alternative treatments for primary, secondary, and early latent phases include doxycycline or tetracycline.
- Doxycycline or tetracycline alternative treatments for late latent and tertiary phases.
Chancroid
- Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
- Pathognomonic microscopic appearance termed "school of fish."
- Chancroid characterized by painful, tender ulcers and tender inguinal adenopathy.
- Management includes azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin.
Genital Herpes
- Primary genital lesions caused primarily by HSV-2.
- Common signs include vulvar burning, tenderness, and pruritus.
- Most accurate diagnosis achieved through NAAT.
- Acyclovir administered in varying doses for first and second clinical episodes.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Etiology linked to Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Clinical hallmark includes unilateral tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy (buboes).
- Pathognomonic signs in LGV include buboes and groove sign.
- Diagnosis via culture, direct immunofluorescence, or NAAT.
- Treatment primarily involves doxycycline or alternatives like azithromycin or erythromycin.
Donovanosis
- Donovanosis also known as granuloma inguinale.
- Caused by Klebsiella granulomatosis with pathognomonic beefy red ulcers and pseudo-bubos.
- Diagnosis performed through microscopy using silver stain.
- Treatment options include azithromycin, doxycycline, or erythromycin.
Vaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
- Occurs due to replacement of normal lactobacillus with anaerobic bacteria, primarily Gardnerella vaginalis.
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed using Amsel criteria, requiring 3 out of 4 features.
- Gold standard laboratory method is gram stain.
- Treatment regimen includes metronidazole or clindamycin.
Trichomoniasis
- Etiology linked to Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Pathognomonic appearance includes strawberry cervix (colpitis macularis).
- Diagnosis via NAAT and culture.
- Treatment varies for women and men with metronidazole or alternatives like tinidazole.
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)
- Not sexually transmitted.
- Diagnosed by identifying hyphal elements on KOH smear.
- Management includes clotrimazole cream for intravaginal use.
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Explore the causes, anatomy, and functions of the Bartholin glands, which play a crucial role in maintaining vaginal lubrication. This quiz covers the development of Bartholin duct cysts, including contributing factors such as infection and trauma. Test your knowledge about these important anatomical structures.
