Common Infections — Flashcards

What is the investigation for chlamydia in males? _____

_____ is the imbalance of vaginal microbiota, resulting in a ↓ of protective lactobacilli & an overgrowth of other bacteria

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

+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

On wet mount microscopy, clue cells are seen in _____

Sexual intercourse, vaginal douching, vaginal soaps & perfumes are risk factors for _____

Trichomonas vaginalis presents with a _____-smelling discharge

_____ is the most common vaginal infection

_____ is a protozoan parasite that causes a common STI called trichomoniasis

_____ is a fungal infection caused by the Candida species, primarily Candida albicans ranging from mucocutaneous infections (e.g. oral thrush, vulvovaginal candidiasis) to systemic infections (e.g. candidaemia)