Common Infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 141: Incubation period for gonorrhoea is _____

Answer: 2-8 days

Flashcard 142: _____ & trichomoniasis both cause an ↑ vaginal pH > 4.5

Answer: Bacterial vaginosis

Flashcard 143: The pathophysiology of bacterial vaginosis involves ↓ decreased colonization of the vagina with _____, leading to ↑ increased pH and overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria

Answer: lactobacilli

Flashcard 144: _____ is a protozoal infection associated with a vaginal pH >4.5

Answer: Trichomonas vaginalis

Flashcard 145: Bacterial vaginosis presents asymptomatically or with _____ discharge and a fishy odour

Answer: thin, grey-white

Flashcard 146: What is the management for asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis in non-pregnant women? _____

Answer: No treatment necessary

Extra: Treatment for asymptomatic BV is indicated in: 1. Pregnant patients (to prevent complications like preterm birth). 2. Patients undergoing gynecologic procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, surgical abortion) to decrease risk of post-op infection.

Flashcard 147: Sexual intercourse, vaginal douching, vaginal soaps & perfumes are risk factors for _____

Answer: bacterial vaginosis

Flashcard 148: _____ is a protozoan parasite that causes a common STI called trichomoniasis

Answer: Trichomonas vaginalis

Flashcard 149: _____ 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)

Answer: Candidiasis

Flashcard 150: Trichomonas vaginalis is primarily transmitted through _____

Answer: sexual contact