50 Questions
Which parasite causes localized infections of the mucous membranes of the genital tract without crossing the mucosa?
Trichomonas vaginalis
What is the first choice drug for treating Trichomonas vaginalis?
Metronidazole
What is the outer shell of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Lipopolysaccharide
Which bacterium is characterized by an extremely flexible cell wall and endoflagelli located within the cell?
Treponema pallidum
What is the infectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Elementary body
What is the characteristic primary lesion of syphilis?
Painless hard papule
How is T. pallidum transmitted to the fetus?
Via the placenta
Which disease is sensitive to treatment with penicillin?
Syphilis
What is the most frequent etiological agent of infectious cystitis?
Proteus Mirabilis
What is TPHA used for?
To diagnose syphilis
What is the most common cause of infectious cystitis?
Escherichia coli
What is the drug of choice for treating syphilis?
Penicillin
What is the purpose of TPHA?
To detect antibodies against T. pallidum
What is the first choice drug for treating Trichomonas vaginalis?
Metronidazole
What is the difference between the serotypes DK and L1-L3 of Chlamydia trachomatis?
DK causes genital infections, while L1-L3 cause respiratory infections.
What is the role of glycogen in Trichomonas vaginalis infections?
It is produced by lactobacilli to prevent the growth of protozoa.
What is the infectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Elementary body
What is the characteristic primary lesion of syphilis?
Painless hard papule
What is the mode of transmission of T. pallidum to the fetus?
Via the placenta
What is the histologic lesion in tertiary syphilis?
Foci of granulomatous inflammation rich in epithelial cells and cells of the immune system
Which organism colonizes the vagina in women and the urethra in men, and prevents lactobacilli from turning glycogen into lactic acid?
Trichomonas vaginalis
Which type of Chlamydia serotypes cause lymphogranuloma venereum, a systemic spread disease?
L1-L3
What is the first choice drug for treating Trichomonas vaginalis, and who should take it?
Metronidazole, both components of the couple
What is the most common cause of death in untreated newborns?
Sepsis
Which bacterium is the most frequent etiological agent of infectious cystitis?
Klebsiella spp.
What is TPHA used for?
Diagnosing syphilis
What is the infectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Elementary body
What is the characteristic primary lesion of syphilis?
Painless hard papule
What is the mode of transmission of T. pallidum to the fetus?
Transplacental
What is the histologic lesion in tertiary syphilis?
Foci of granulomatous inflammation rich in epithelial cells and cells of the immune system
What is the most common cause of death in untreated newborns?
T. pallidum infection
What is the drug of choice for treating syphilis?
Penicillin
Which bacterium is the most frequent etiological agent of infectious cystitis?
Klebsiella spp.
Which parasite colonizes the vagina in women and the urethra (sometimes prostate) in men?
Trichomonas vaginalis
What is the first choice drug for treating Trichomonas vaginalis, and who should take it?
Metronidazole, both components of the couple
What is the outer shell of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
What is the infectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Elementary body
What is the characteristic primary lesion of syphilis?
Painless hard papule
What is the mode of transmission of T. pallidum to the fetus?
Transplacental
What is the histologic lesion in tertiary syphilis?
Foci of granulomatous inflammation rich in epithelial cells
Which of the following is the most common cause of death in untreated newborns?
Syphilis
What is the first choice drug for the treatment of syphilis?
Penicillin
Which of the following is the most frequent etiological agent of infectious cystitis?
Klebsiella spp.
Which bacterium is characterized by an extremely flexible cell wall and endoflagelli located within the cell?
Treponema pallidum
What is the infectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Elementary body
What is the characteristic primary lesion of syphilis?
Painless hard papule
How is T. pallidum transmitted from mother to fetus?
Via the placenta
Which parasite subtracts glycogen from vaginal epithelial cells, preventing lactobacilli from turning it into lactic acid and therefore favors the growth of protozoa and other bacteria?
Trichomonas vaginalis
What is the first choice drug for treating Trichomonas vaginalis, and who should take it?
Metronidazole, both components of the couple
What is the outer shell of Chlamydia trachomatis?
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Test your knowledge of Trichomonas vaginalis, the protozoan parasite that causes localized infections of the genital tract. Learn about its symptoms, transmission, and impact on reproductive health.
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