Gonorrhea
Common nickname for Gonorrhea?
"The clap"
Is it bacterial or viral?
Bacterial
Name of the fungus causing it?
Candida albicans
Painless sore is called a...?
Chancre
Type of virus causing genital herpes?
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), usually type 2
Classic discharge seen in males?
Thick yellow-green discharge
Symptom that often appears in males?
Burning during urination
Classic symptom?
Vaginal itching
What stage causes rash on hands/feet?
Secondary stage
Most common symptom during flare-up?
Painful blisters or ulcers
Site of infection in females causing PID?
Fallopian tubes (leading to PID)
Why is it called a “silent” infection?
Often asymptomatic in both men and women
Type of vaginal discharge seen?
Thick, white, "cottage cheese"-like discharge
Late-stage syphilis can affect which organ?
Brain (neurosyphilis)
What is a “prodrome” in herpes?
Tingling or burning sensation before outbreak
Test used to confirm gonorrhea?
NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
Complication if untreated in females?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
One common cause of yeast overgrowth?
Antibiotic use, diabetes, or tight clothing
What is the preferred treatment?
Penicillin G (IM)
Is herpes curable?
No — it is lifelong, but manageable
First-line treatment?
Ceftriaxone IM + doxycycline or azithromycin
Treatment recommendation for partners?
Treat all partners from the past 60 days
OTC and prescription treatments available?
Miconazole, fluconazole (Diflucan)
What test confirms syphilis diagnosis?
RPR or VDRL followed by FTA-ABS test
Name a trigger for reactivation of HSV.
Stress, illness, menstruation, or sunlight