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Grade A – Galen
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Spirochete: Treponema pallidum -
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syphilis
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• A painless lesion, a chancre, develops on the genitals
• The chancre may be present for up to 3-12 weeks
2-3 weeks after exposure -
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Primary stage of syphilis
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• A rash develops on the trunk and extremities (hands andfeet)
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,• Contact with lesions can cause spread of infection
• Other s/s include: arthritis, meningitis, fever, malaise,and weight loss -
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Secondary stage of syphilis
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causes progressive inflammatory changeswhich can impact multiple organ
• Manifestations include: aortitis and neurosyphilis(dementia, psychosis, paresis, stroke, or
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Tertiary stage of syphilis
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Syphilis management -
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• Antibiotics are the primary method of treatment
• Penicillin G is the first line choice
• If allergic, doxycycline is alternate
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• Most common in women 15-24 yrs old
• Often asymptomatic• s/s include
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,• Women: purulent discharge in the endocervical canal, UTI s/s, and vaginitis• --Men: s/s are
more common, burning on urination, penile discharge, painful/swollen testis -
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Chlamydia and gonorrhea
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• Flagellated protozoan
• Per the CDC, about 3.7 million cases per year inthe US
• Can be asymptomatic which increases chancesof spread
• Increases risk for HIV, pregnancycomplications, infertility, and PID
• May lead to cervical cellular changes
• S/S include: malodorous vaginal discharge(may be frothy and discolored), and vulvitismay
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Trichomoniasis
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Metronidazole or Tinidazole are -
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treatments for trichomoniasis
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HSV-1 (genital herpes) -
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PSA levels should be less than -
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<4 ng/mL
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Dysuria and nocturia and high levels of PSA are indications of -
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Prostatitis, BPH, or Prostate cancer
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Tamulosin -
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helps improve urine flow
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a recurrent, lifelong viral infection that has the potential for transmission throughout the
lifespan
Initial infection is extremely painful and lasts 2-4 weeks -
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