Common Infections — Flashcards

Chlamydia is transmitted through _____ or vertical transmission during delivery

Bacterial vaginosis presents asymptomatically or with _____ discharge and a fishy odour

_____ is the most common vaginal infection

What is the gold-standard investigation for trichomonas vaginalis? _____

Candida albicans is part of the normal _____

Trichomonas vaginalis is commonly _____, particularly in men

+ve amine whiff test is when drops of 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) is added to vaginal discharge on a slide → this releases volatile amines producing the characteristic _____ odour

_____ vaginalis can present with itching & burning

What is the management for symptomatic bacterial vaginosis? _____

Candidiasis can present as _____, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophageal candidiasis, mammary candidiasis & systemic infection

Hint: most common