Common Infections — Flashcards

The most common organism associated with bacterial vaginosis is _____

_____ causes cervicitis, presenting as a(n) "strawberry cervix" on speculum exam

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

Hint: most common

+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

Trichomonas vaginalis presents with a _____-smelling discharge

_____ is the most common vaginal infection

What is the management for symptomatic bacterial vaginosis? _____

Bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed with a score of 3 out of 4 on the _____ criteria

Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy increases the risk of _____

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