Gynaecology: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Trichomoniasis

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What is the most common type of sexually transmitted infection during pregnancy?

Trichomoniasis (correct)

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia

Syphilis

What is the shape of the parasite that causes Trichomoniasis?

Square

Cylindrical

Round-oval (correct)

Triangular

What percentage of women are asymptomatic for Trichomoniasis?

50-70%

10-20%

10-50% (correct)

5-10%

What is Trichomoniasis?

A sexually transmitted infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the parasite that causes Trichomoniasis?

Trichomonas vaginalis Signup and view all the answers

What is the first symptom mentioned in relation to vaginal discharge?

Vaginal discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the discharge mentioned in the text?

Odorless Signup and view all the answers

What is the second symptom mentioned in the text?

Vulval pruritus and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

How many symptoms are mentioned in the text?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the two symptoms mentioned in the text?

They are often concurrent Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women experience yellow discharge?

10-30% Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with dyspareunia?

Pain during sex Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for painful urination?

Dysuria Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the malodorous discharge?

Yellow or green Signup and view all the answers

How many symptoms are mentioned in the passage?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of trichomoniasis?

Lower abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of trichomoniasis in pregnancy?

Pre-term delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for painful sexual intercourse?

Dyspareunia Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of trichomoniasis that is related to urination?

Mild dysuria Signup and view all the answers

How many complications of trichomoniasis in pregnancy are mentioned in the text?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of Trichomoniasis on newborns?

Low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of babies born to infected mothers who may acquire Trichomoniasis?

5% Signup and view all the answers

How can Trichomoniasis increase the risk of HIV?

Through sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

How can Trichomoniasis be acquired?

Perinatally and through sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to address Trichomoniasis?

Diagnosis and treatment Signup and view all the answers