Causative Agent | Testing | CDC Tx guidelines | Signs and symptoms | Patient education |
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What is the causative agent for chlamydia?
C. trachpmatis
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GCCT
Gen Probe
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Genital warts
TCA 80 % solution
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Genital warts
one or more small painless growths to vulva , similar to cauliflower
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Do not drink ETOH while on these meds
Metronidazole
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What is the causative agent for gonorrhea?
N. Gonorrhoeae
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Trich
wet prep
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Primary syphillis
Benzathine PCN G 2.4 million units IM in single dose
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Trich
Strawberry cervix
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If symptoms worsen in 24 hours-fever, pelvic pain, N &V , report to the ER
PID
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What is the causative agent for trichomonas?
T. vaginalis
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Syphillis
RPR titer
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Chlamydia in pregnancy
Azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose
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Syphillis
Painless sore on genitals
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Suppressive therapy can decrease recurrences by 70%
HSV
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What is the causative agent for genital warts?
Human Papilloma Virus
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HIV
Western Blot
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Genital herpes 1st episode
Acyclovir 400 mg tid x 7 days
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HSV
Painful sore on genitals
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This virus can pass though the placenta and infect the fetus
HIV
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What is the causative agent for syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
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HSV
Viral culture
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Trichomoniasis
Metronidazole 2 g orally in a single dose
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HIV
Fever, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, oral thrush
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