Discharge & Odors
This infection is characterized by a thick, white, “cottage cheese” discharge accompanied by itching and burning
Candidiasis (yeast infection)
This viral infection presents as wart-like growths, with types 18 and 16 being linked to most cervical cancers
HPV (condylomata)
This chronic infection is often silent early on, requires universal screening in pregnancy, treatment which antiretrovirals, and indications that the infant should be bottle-fed
HIV/AIDS
A thin, greyish discharge with a distinct fishy odor and the presence of “clue cells”
Bacterial vaginosis
Characterized by painful clustered vesicles, active lesions of this incurable virus as the time of delivery require a c-section
Herpes (HSV-2)
Metronidazole (Flagyl) is used to treat this infection, but pts must avoid alcohol, and the drug should be avoided altogether during the 1st trimester
Trichomoniasis
This infection presents with a frothy, foul, greenish-yellow discharge
Trichomoniasis
This infection can cause neonatal eye infection (ophthalmia neonatorum), requiring routine eye prophylaxis in newborns
Gonorrhea
Penicillin G is the treatment of choice for this multi-stage, placenta-crossing infection
Syphilis
While often asymptomatic, this infection cn cause a yellow discharge and painful urination; if left untreated, it can lead to PID, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy
Chlamydia
This infection progresses form a painless chancre, to a rash, and finally to organ damage, and is known to cross the placenta
Syphilis
While cryotherapy or lasers are used for the physical growths of this virus, a vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 11-26
HPV (condylomata)