22 Questions
What is the primary mode of transmission of gonorrhea?
Sexual contact
What type of epithelial cells are required for gonorrhea infection?
Columnar epithelial cells
What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in males?
Urethral discharge
What is the name of the disease that occurs when gonorrhea infects the lining of the pelvic cavity?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Why did the use of silver nitrate in newborns' eyes decline?
It caused irritation
What is the name of the resistant strain of gonorrhea that emerged in the 1960s?
Penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is the purpose of reporting gonorrhea cases to the public health department?
To keep statistics and identify close contacts
What is the name of the test that detects genes of gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Genechrobe test
What is the term for the formation of scar tissue in the tubular structures of the male reproductive tract?
Infertility due to blockage
What is the name of the infection that occurs when gonorrhea infects the eyes of newborns?
Ophthalmia neonatorum
What is the typical timeframe for the development of rheumatic fever after having strep throat?
Between 3-6 months
Why do scientists believe that rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease?
Because Group A BHS organisms are similar to cardiac tissue
What is the term for having systemic effects due to a toxin?
Toxemia
What is the typical timeframe for the development of glomerulonephritis after a strep infection?
Between 7-10 days
What type of bacteria is often associated with urethritis in males?
Chlamydia
What is the term for the kidney damage that can occur as a sequelae to Group A BHS infections?
Glomerulonephritis
What is the primary mode of transmission for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
Sexual contact
What is unique about nephritogenic types of Group A BHS?
They can cause glomerulonephritis
What is unique about Chlamydia in terms of its ability to be seen in a Gram stain?
It cannot be seen in a Gram stain
What is the goal of protecting someone with rheumatic fever from further infections of Group A BHS?
To prevent further tissue damage and flare-ups of symptoms
What is the term for the bacteria that are normally found in the body and do not cause disease?
Normal flora
What is the term for bacteria that have developed resistance to antibiotics?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Learn about the transmission of gonorrhea, its primary routes, and its history dating back to 1500 BC. Discover how incidences of gonorrhea increased over time, especially during wartime. Test your knowledge of this sexually transmitted disease!
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