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What is Chlamydia? an STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, an obligate intracellular bacteria
which infects columnar epithelium of the genital tract
What is the most common reportable STI in the US? Chalmydia
What are the signs/symptoms of Chlamydia? many asymptomatic; in women, causes increased discharge, dyspareunia,
irregular bleeding, cervicitis, urethritis, and pelvic pain; in men, causes
urethritis, penile discharge, and dysuria
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What are common complications of Chlamydia? PID and tubo-ovarian abscess in women; epididymitis in men; infertility in
men/women
How is Chlamydia diagnosed? NAAT from urine or cervical os swab
How is Chlamydia treated? doxycycline (alt: azithromycin, levofloxacin), test of cure in 1-3 months;
always treat partners
What is trichomonas vaginitis? STI caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a flagellated protozoan that adheres to
vaginal/urethral epithelium; incubation can take days-weeks
What are the signs/symptoms of trichomonas? women have copious frothy/foamy, greenish-yellow discharge, pelvic pain,
and punctate hemorrhage of cervix; men often asymptomatic but can have
urethritis or dysuria
How is trichomonas diagnosed? NAAT via urine or vaginal swab; visualize on wet mount
How is trichomonas treated? metronidazole for 7 days; test of cure in 1-3 months; always treat partners
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What is gonorrhea? STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a gram-negative diplococcus which
invades mucosal surfaces and provokes an intense inflammatory response;
causes genital infections, gonococcal arthritis, and gonococcal conjunctivitis
What are the signs/symptoms of genital gonorrhea? vaginal discharge and cervicitis in women; urethritis with purulent discharge
and dysuria in men; often asymptomatic; PID or tubo-ovarian abscess if
untreated
How is genital gonorrhea diagnosed? NAAT of cervical/urethral swab; confirm with culture
How is genital gonorrhea treated? ceftriaxone (rocephin); test of cure in 1 month
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