PID Diagnosis and Implications Quiz

A group of infections that are spread through sexual contact.

A bacterial infection that can cause infections in the cervix, urethra, rectum, and throat.

The spread of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to the blood, joints, and other tissues.

An inflammation of the pelvic organs, often caused by sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea.

A common STD that can cause vaginal discharge, itching, and odor.

A viral infection that causes painful blisters on the genitals.

A chronic viral infection that weakens the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to other infections.

A viral infection that can cause skin cancer, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects the rectum, often caused by unprotected anal sex. Symptoms include rectal pain, discharge, bleeding, and constipation.

The most common way to treat gonorrhea is with a single injection of ceftriaxone.

A common symptom of pharyngeal gonorrhea, which is an infection of the throat, is a sore throat.

Pharyngeal gonorrhea is harder to cure compared to other types of gonorrhea.

Gonorrhea can affect various parts of the body, including the rectum, throat, and urethra.

Gonorrhea can spread through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.

Inflammation of the rectum, often accompanied by pain, discharge, and bleeding.

Inflammation that extends beyond the rectum, often caused by specific bacteria or parasites.

A type of enriched agar used to grow Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the lab, containing vancomycin, colistimethate, and nystatin to inhibit other bacterial growth.

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often presenting with vaginal discharge, cervical abnormalities, or asymptomatic infection.

The time between exposure to Neisseria gonorrhoeae and the appearance of symptoms. This period can vary from person to person.

A type of diagnostic test that uses a specific type of DNA amplification to detect the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in urine, vaginal swabs, or other samples.

Inflammation of the lining of the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes, typically caused by an infection, often with Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis.

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelid.

A serious eye infection in newborns who are infected with gonorrhea during childbirth, potentially causing blindness.

A group of conditions resulting from inflammation of the upper reproductive tract in women; infections most often affecting the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

A clinical diagnosis of PID can be made based on various symptoms, including fever, cervical or vaginal mucopurulent discharge, pelvic pain, and abnormal vaginal secretions.

Laparoscopy and transvaginal Doppler ultrasound are highly specific and considered "gold standard" methods, but are not always readily available, especially for acute cases.

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes, often a result of PID, can lead to tubal occlusion and fibrosis, increasing the risk of infertility.

Chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain are common complications of PID due to the inflammation and potential damage to the reproductive organs.

Ectopic pregnancy, a potentially life-threatening condition, occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

Active screening for Chlamydia in young, sexually active women can help prevent PID, as Chlamydia infections are a common cause.

H.C. likely has acute PID based on her symptoms, including severe pelvic pain, fever, cervical exudate, and elevated WBC count. Treatment involves antibiotics, typically a regimen of ceftriaxone and doxycycline.

A bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum that is characterized by distinct stages with varying symptoms.

The initial stage of syphilis, characterized by a painless chancre (sore) at the site of infection, which usually appears 3 weeks to 3 months after exposure.

The second stage of syphilis, characterized by a rash, fever, headache, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes, which usually appear 4 to 10 weeks after the chancre heals.

The late stage of syphilis, which can occur years after the initial infection and may lead to serious complications such as neurosyphilis, cardiovascular syphilis, and gummatous syphilis.

Syphilis that affects the nervous system, potentially leading to symptoms such as headaches, seizures, and paralysis.

Syphilis that affects the cardiovascular system, potentially leading to symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart failure.

Syphilis that affects the skin and soft tissues, potentially leading to the formation of gummas (soft, rubbery tumors).

The transmission of syphilis from a pregnant woman to her fetus, which can lead to serious health problems for the baby.

A thick, white vaginal discharge that appears curd-like, along with vulvar and vaginal itching, soreness, burning, and pain during intercourse.

A vaginal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, often C. albicans. It can cause varying degrees of vaginal discharge, itching, and pain.

A vaginal infection that can cause a white, nonodorous, viscous discharge ranging from curd-like to watery. It often involves vulvar redness.

To ensure proper treatment, VVC should be distinguished from other vaginal infections. Otherwise, using over-the-counter antifungal medication could delay the correct treatment for other infections.

A vaginal discharge that is characteristically viscous, nonodorous, white, and curd-like, along with a normal vaginal pH level (above 4.5), can be indicative of VVC.

A wet-mount preparation with 10% KOH or a Gram stain of the vaginal discharge can be used to microscopically identify Candida in women with VVC.

Using a wet mount preparation with 10% KOH can improve the visualization of yeast or pseudohyphae in the vaginal discharge.

Candida is a normal part of the vaginal flora in 10% to 20% of women. Only its overgrowth, causing symptoms like those of vulvovaginitis, necessitates treatment.