Dermatology: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Dermatology: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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What is the preferred term for Sexually Transmitted Infections?

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Sexually Acquired Infections (SAIs)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (correct)
  • Venereal Diseases (VD)
  • Which age group is most commonly affected by STIs?

  • Children (<18 years)
  • Older adults (>65 years)
  • Middle-aged individuals (40-60 years)
  • Young, sexually active people (correct)
  • What is the purpose of pre-exposure vaccines like Gardasil and Cervarix?

  • To prevent transmission of HPV (correct)
  • To diagnose STIs
  • To treat existing HPV infections
  • To cure genital warts
  • Why are STIs more serious in females?

    <p>Due to anatomical differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial principle in controlling STIs?

    <p>Early and accurate diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most contagious STI?

    <p>Phthirus pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fungal STI?

    <p>Candidiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are men more likely to have STIs?

    <p>Men have more sexual partners than women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of trichomoniasis?

    <p>Genital pruritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following STIs can cause jaundice?

    <p>Hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of STIs screening?

    <p>Screening for co-prevalence of STIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the vaginal microbicide that was hoped to decrease STI rates?

    <p>Nonoxynol-9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of genital discharge and urethritis in Iraq?

    <p>Gonorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical incubation period for Chlamydial urethritis?

    <p>7-28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)?

    <p>Chlamydial urethritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period of Gonorrhea?

    <p>2-5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of STIs in newborns?

    <p>Prematurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of STIs in women?

    <p>Fallopian tube obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site of infection for N.gonorrhoeae?

    <p>Columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the bacteria that causes Gonorrhea?

    <p>Kidney shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Chlamydial urethritis?

    <p>Azithromycin 1g as a single dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic finding on a smear for gonococcal infection?

    <p>Intracellular gram-negative diplococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) based on?

    <p>Exclusion of gram-negative, intracellular diplococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to treat the sexual partner(s) of the infected individual?

    <p>To prevent re-infection of the index case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of organism that causes Chlamydial urethritis?

    <p>Intracellular organism with midway features between virus and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of gonococcal infection in females?

    <p>Vaginal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically observed during physical examination of males with gonococcal infection?

    <p>Purulent urethral exudates and erythema of the meatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of diagnosis for Chlamydial urethritis?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most sensitive method for diagnosing gonococcal infection?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristics of the discharge in Chlamydial urethritis?

    <p>Fewer and thicker, mucoid or purulent, whitish in color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Clinical Features of Gonococcal Urethritis

    • Male: characterized by purulent urethral discharge and burning urination
    • Physical examination: purulent (yellowish) urethral exudates, erythema of the meatus
    • Female: usually asymptomatic, but may present with vaginal discharge, dysuria, cervisitis, and edema with induced bleeding

    Diagnosis of Gonococcal Urethritis

    • Suspected clinically, confirmed by smear, and made definitely by culture or PCR
    • Smear: intracellular (neutrophil) gram negative diplococci
    • Culture: performed on modified Thayer-Martin media
    • PCR: more sensitive than culture

    Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

    • Diagnosed when there is a clinical feature of urethritis without detection of a gram negative, intracellular, diplococci organisms on microscopic examination
    • Causes:
      • Infectious: Chlamydial urethritis, ureaplasma urealyticum, E.coli, Proteus, herpes simplex, intraurethral warts, candidiasis, Trichomonas vaginalis
      • Non-infectious: drug allergy, food, chemical, idiopathic urethritis

    Chlamydial Urethritis

    • Caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a non-motile, gram negative, intracellular organism
    • Diagnosis: serological tests, PCR (has largely replaced culture)
    • Clinical features: longer incubation period, more gradual presentations, fewer and thicker discharge

    Management of Urethritis

    • History: symptoms, sexual history, type of contraception, and drug and food history
    • Examination: type of discharge, meatal erythema
    • Investigation: GUE, smear, culture, and PCR
    • Treatment:
      • GC urethritis: single dosage of Ceftriaxone, cefixime, or ciprofloxacin
      • Chlamydial urethritis: Azithromycin or doxycycline for 7 days
    • Importance of treating sexual partners to prevent re-infection

    Complications of STIs

    • Pregnancy complications: ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage
    • Newborn complications: prematurity, congenital and neonatal infections
    • Infertility: mostly in females (fallopian tube obstruction)
    • Urethral stricture: due to gonococcal urethritis
    • Malignancy: mostly cervical and rarely penile carcinoma (SCC)

    Genital Discharge Causes

    • Urethral discharge: Gonococcal urethritis, non-gonococcal urethritis
    • Vaginal discharge: ST causes (candidal vaginitis, trichomonal vaginitis), non-ST causes (physiological, cervical erosions, tumors)

    Gonococcal Urethritis (Gonorrhea) Microbiology

    • Caused by Niesseria gonorrhoeae, an intracellular, gram negative, kidney-shaped diplococcus
    • Short incubation period (2-5 days)
    • Pathogenesis: primarily infects columnar epithelium (urethra, cervix, vagina, pharynx, conjunctiva, rectum)

    Epidemiology of STIs

    • Most common in young, sexually active people
    • Underreporting is common
    • More common in males, but more serious in females
    • Control and prevention: early and accurate diagnosis, early and effective treatment, counseling, STIs screening, condoms, vaccines, and nonoxynol-9

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    Test your knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including definitions, terminology, signs, symptoms, and more. Learn about the diverse group of infections caused by microbial agents transmitted through sexual contact.

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