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What is the characteristic finding in sterile pyuria?
What is the characteristic finding in sterile pyuria?
What is the most common cause of Non-Gonococcal Urethritis?
What is the most common cause of Non-Gonococcal Urethritis?
What is the morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is a characteristic of Gonococcal Urethritis?
What is a characteristic of Gonococcal Urethritis?
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In what way are Neisseria gonorrhoeae arranged in pus cells?
In what way are Neisseria gonorrhoeae arranged in pus cells?
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What is the incubation period of Gonococcal Urethritis?
What is the incubation period of Gonococcal Urethritis?
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What is the primary manifestation of Gonococcal urethritis?
What is the primary manifestation of Gonococcal urethritis?
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Which of the following is a virulence factor of N. gonorrhea?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of N. gonorrhea?
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What is the mode of transmission of Gonorrhea?
What is the mode of transmission of Gonorrhea?
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What is the name of the disease caused by N. gonorrhea?
What is the name of the disease caused by N. gonorrhea?
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What is the specific type of urethritis caused by N. gonorrhea?
What is the specific type of urethritis caused by N. gonorrhea?
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What is the term used to describe the infection of the endocervix?
What is the term used to describe the infection of the endocervix?
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What is a possible complication of gonococcal infections in women?
What is a possible complication of gonococcal infections in women?
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How is ophthalmia neonatorum typically transmitted?
How is ophthalmia neonatorum typically transmitted?
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What type of infection can affect young girls due to contaminated toilets?
What type of infection can affect young girls due to contaminated toilets?
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What is the term used to describe the presence of gonococci in the blood?
What is the term used to describe the presence of gonococci in the blood?
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Study Notes
Gonococcal Infections
- Gonococcal infections affect the endocervix first, leading to cervicitis and urethritis with mucopurulent discharge.
- Complications of gonococcal infections include salpingitis and infertility.
Non-Venereal Infections
- Gonococcal bacteremia can occur.
- Ophthalmia neonatorum is an eye infection of newborns transmitted from the mother during labor.
- Gonococcal vulvo-vaginitis can affect young girls due to contaminated toilets.
Antigenic Variation and Virulence Factors
- Antigenic variation occurs in Gonococci.
- Virulence factors include pili (fimbriae) and IgA protease.
Diseases Caused by N. Gonorrhea
- Gonorrhea is a disease caused by N. gonorrhea.
- Gonococcal urethritis is a specific urethritis, a sexually transmitted disease that affects both males and females, manifesting with discharge and dysuria.
Urethritis
- Urethritis is defined as inflammation of the urethra, accompanied by dysuria, frequency, urgency, and itching.
- Classification of urethritis includes gonococcal urethritis (specific) and non-gonococcal urethritis (non-specific).
Causes of Urethritis
- Gonococcal urethritis is caused by N. gonorrhea.
- Non-gonococcal urethritis is caused by:
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- E. coli
- Acinetobacter
Characteristics of Urethritis
- Gonococcal urethritis has a short incubation period, sudden onset, and profuse discharge with pus.
- Non-gonococcal urethritis has a long incubation period, gradual onset, and little discharge with pus.
- Specimens of gonococcal urethritis contain gonococci, while those of non-gonococcal urethritis do not.
Morphology of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae are Gram-negative diplococci, arranged in pairs with a kidney-shaped appearance.
- They are present intracellular and extracellular in pus cells.
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This quiz covers the symptoms, complications, and transmission of gonococcal infections, including cervicitis, urethritis, and ophthalmia neonatorum.
