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Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chancroid, Syphilis, HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, PID
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12/13/2009

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Term
Causative Agent of Chancroid
Definition
Haemophilus ducreyi
Term
True or False: H. ducreyi infects only humans
Definition
True, there are no animal or environmental reservoirs for H. ducreyi.
Term
Morphology and staining characteristics of H. ducreyi
Definition
Gram negative coccobacillus
Term
Global prevalence of chancroid
Definition
4-6 Million from a WHO estimate
Term
Most common diseases that cause genital ulcers
Definition
Chancroid, syphilis, genital herpes
Term
Epidemiologic correlates of chancroid transmission are:
Definition
IDU, other street drug use, high amount of sexual activity as in commercial sex workers, HIV and HSV co-infection are common
Term

Diseases that cause genital ulcers tend to           the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV

 

 

 

Definition
Increase
Term
The true prevalence of chancroid is probably:
Definition
Under-estimated, because H. ducreyi is difficult to culture and clinical diagnoses are unreliable, no commercial PCR assay is available yet.
Term
The proposed mechanism of chancroid and increased HIV transmission is:
Definition
The cell-mediated immune response is chiefly CD4 Th1, the influx of CD4 cells facilitates transmisison of HIV
Term
The incubation period of H. ducreyi is:
Definition
From one day to several weeks, median period is about one week
Term
H. ducreyi replicates between these two stages of disease:
Definition
Papular and pustular, the first sign of infection is typically small papules in the genital area, which eventualy become non-indurated ulcers. Bacteria can be shed before ulcer formation.
Term
True or false, H. ducreyi can synthesize heme and thus does not use hemolysin to liberate heme from host erythrocytes
Definition
False, the sole source of iron and heme for H. ducreyi is human erythrocytes, which are lysed with hemolysin and then the heme is taken up into the bacterial cells via TonB-dependent receptors, a member of a family of outer membrane proteins.
Term
Initial presentation of genital lesions in chancroid
Definition
Papules with surrounding tender erythematous tissue
Term
True or false, like chancres in syphilis, ulcers in chancroid are non-tender
Definition
False, the ulcers in chancroid are tender and non-indurated, and bleed easily when palpated
Term
True or false, inguinal lymphadenopathy is present in two thirds of all cases of chancroid
Definition
False, inguinal lymphadenopathy is present in about half of all cases of chancroid, these can progress to bubos and rupture, leading to chronic draining sinuses
Term
Bubo
Definition
Painful and swollen lymph node, can form in chancroid if left untreated
Term
True or false, azithromycin 1 mg PO once a day for a week is the preferred tx for chancroid
Definition
False, azithromycin 1 mg PO as a one time tx is the preferred initial treatment for chancroid, along with ceftriaxone 250 mg IM single dose and ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO bid for three days, or erythromycin 500 mg PO tid for three days. Resistance to ceftriaxone outside the US has been reported, especially in HIV + patients
Term
What are some prevention keys for chancroid?
Definition
Any sexual partners within preceding 10 days of symptom onset should be treated.
Term
True or False: C. trachomatis can synthesize peptidoglycan
Definition
True, all genes necessary for peptidoglycan synthesis are present in the chlamydia genome, however it lacks the FSTZ gene which initiates cell division.
Term
True or False: Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States
Definition
True, with black women and men disproportionately affected, and C. trachomatis is a major cause of PID and sterility in women and men.
Term
True or false, along with humans, pigs and birds are reservoirs of C. trachomatis
Definition
False, humans are the only reservoir
Term
True or false, chlamydia incidence tends to peak in the summer months
Definition
False, chlamydia exhibits no temporal pattern
Term
What is the co-infection proportion of men with gonococcal urethritis with C. trachomatis?
Definition
20%, asymptomatic carriage is relatively uncommon (<1/3 of all men with positive swabs for chlamydia), however 40-50% of NGU is caused by C. trachomatis
Term
In homosexual men, which strain(s) of C. trachomatis produce the most severe symptoms of proctitis?
Definition
The lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) strains, includes rectal pain and discharge
Term
True or false, chlamydia is the most common cause of epididymitis in heterosexual men and prostatitis in men <35
Definition
True, it is rare to see epididymitis in homosexual men with chlamydia
Term
What syndrome, which includes symptoms of urethritis, also presents with polyarthritis and is probably of autoimmune origin?
Definition
Reiter's syndrome, it is associated with a gene in the HLA-B27 locus.
Term
True or false, men and women have about equal rates of asymptomatic carriage of chlamydia
Definition
False, 30-60% of women with chlamydia infections are asymptomatic, with the cervix being the most common site of infection. Chlamydia cannot infect squamous epithelial cells, instead favoring the cuboidal cells of the cervix.
Term
Along with PID, what other clinical diagnoses are common in chlamydia infection in women?
Definition
Cervicitis is most common, then endometritis, perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh Curtis Syndrome), urethritis, and LGV
Term
Risk factors for chlamydial infection include:
Definition
Number of sexual partners, black race, young age, marital status and poverty
Term
The annual incidence of chlamydia infections in the US is:
Definition
4 millions cases per year
Term
What are three complications of chlamydial infection related to pregnancy and childbirth?
Definition
Inclusion conjuctivitis of the neonate, onset 5-14 days after birth, can be self-limited by tx with erythromycin is recommended, Infant pneumonia can be a serious consequence, staccato cough and apnea, afebrile, tx with erythromycin, most common cause of infant pneumonia in US
Term
These three serovars of C. trachomatis cause LGV
Definition
L1, L2, L3
Term
This stage of LGV is typically self limited, may cause proctitis with mucopurulent discharge and is the least severe of the three stages of LGV
Definition
Stage 1, usually resolves in a few weeks
Term
This stage of LGV can result in the formation of draining sinus tracts, fistulas, takes more than a month to resolve, can occur with fever, myalgia and unilateral lymphadenopathy and leaves permanent scars
Definition
Stage two, bubo formation can rupture leading to sinus tracts and fistulas
Term
This stage of chlamydia is rare, affecting only 5% of those infected, but can result in lymphedema and elephentiasis
Definition
Tertiary stage
Term
Given the unreliable nature of culture and clinical dx, these tests are the most sensitive for detecting chlamydia
Definition
Nucleic Acid Amplification tests, not commercially available for chlamydia yet in the US, other STD tests should be done as well
Term
Who should be screened for chlamydia?
Definition
  1. Sexually active non-pregnant women <24 or older with other risk factors (poverty, race, single, past infection)
  2. All pregnant women <24 or older pregnant women wiht risk factors
  3. Do not screen low risk women >25
  4. Men should not be screened
Term
These two STI's have often been confused throughout history, given similar symptoms of mucopurulent discharge from the urethra
Definition
Gonorrhea and syphilis, Paracelsus thought gonorrhea to be an early sx of syphilis, John Hunter thought he was incoulating himself with gonorrheal discharge and in fact gave himself syphilis
Term
This is the causative agent of gonorrhea
Definition
Neisseria gonorrheae, a gram negative diplococcus
Term
These outer membrane molecules, as opposed to most gram negative bacteria, are thought to be an example of molecular mimicry, protecting neisseriae from host defenses
Definition
Lipooligosaccharide, as opposed to lipopolysaccharide, are similar to human sugars in cells, so host immune systems are more tolerant
Term
What are some functions of pili on N. gonorrheae?
Definition
Adherence to mucosal epithelial cells and sperm, inhibition of phagocytosis by macrophages, along with protein II
Term
This structure, common to gram negative and positive bacteria, is toxic to fallopian cilliary cells
Definition
Peptidoglycan of the inner cell membrane
Term
What is the incidence rate of gonorrhea infection in the US?
Definition
1.4 million cases annually, most are not reported, similar risk factors as chlamydia, syphilis
Term
True or false, men are affected by gonorrhea at twice the rate of women
Definition
False, women have slightly higher rates of infection than men
Term
This group has some of the highest rates of gonorrhea infection
Definition
MSM, men who have sex with men, an order of magnitude higher incidence on a yearly basis
Term
True or false, gonorrhea can be spread through any type of sexual contact, not just penetrative intercourse, and can be spread vertically as well
Definition
True, and ejaculation does not need to take place for transmission to occur
Term
True or false, gonorrhea is only communicable when symptoms are present (mucopurulent discharge, urethritis, proctitis in men)
Definition
False, most cases are asymptomatic and communicable
Term
True or false, gonorrhea gains entry to mucosal epithelial cells via receptor-mediated endocytosis (e.g. clathrin coated pits)
Definition
False, N. gonorrheae are endocytosed but not dependent on receptors, use LOS and pilus to gain entry to cells, then exocytose into the sub-endothelial space
Term
True or false, women have a higher risk of developing infection after exposure to gonorrhea than men
Definition
True, 60-90% opposed to 25-35%, sx include cervicitis, bartholinitis, PID, urethritis
Term
True or false, Disseminated gonorrhea can cause polyarthritis, purulent arthritis and tenosynovitis
Definition
True, this type is resistant to humoral immunity but sensitive to penicillin, lacks protein II
Term
True or false, gonorrhea has developed abx resistance via plasmid transfer and displays beta-lactamase activity
Definition
True, still susceptible to azithromycin and doxycycline
Term
When should tx for chlamydia and gonorrhea be combined in someone positive for gonorrhea
Definition
When NAAT is positive for chlamydial DNA, otherwise co-tx is not necessary, gram stain is sufficient for dx in symptomatic persons, otherwise EIA "gonozyme" or culture with anti-fungal and abx to isolate neisseria
Term
This third-generation cephalosporin is the recommended current tx for gonorrheal infection
Definition
125 mg ceftriaxone one time tx
Term
This tx, required by law in many states, is effective in preventing neonatal opthalmia
Definition
Administration of silver nitrate drops perinatally to the eys if the mother has gonorrhea
Term
True or false, screening for gonorrhea is recommended for all women regardless of risk profile
Definition
False, only women with elevated risk profile should be screened, men should not be screened
Term
True or false: A late tester is a person who tests positive for HIV, and within a year progresses to AIDS
Definition
True, 35% of new diagnoses in the US are late testers
Term
True or false: AIDS-defining illnesses and opportunistic infections are terms that can be used interchangeably
Definition
False, AIDS-defining illness are a specific set of illnesses that occur in HIV+ individuals, marking the progression to AIDS. A clinical dx is still based on a CD4 count <200, but even this isn't necessary in all dx, ie TB in an HIV+ individual is diagnostic of AIDS with or without serologic confirmation
Term
Historically, this illness marked the first recorded evidence in the US of AIDS, it still is the most common presenting OI in HIV+ individuals
Definition
PCP, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, a yeast-like fungus that causes diffuse interstitial and lobar pneumonia, its total incidence has decreased as ART is an effective prophylaxis against infection
Term
True or false: All AIDS-defining illnesses are infectious in etiology
Definition
False, though some cancers do have infectious etiologies, AIDS-related wasting is of unclear etiology, perhaps due to the hypermetabolic state induced by prolonged immune response, and some neoplasms in the set of AIDS-defining illnesses are of unclear etiology
Term
A yellow-white exudate covering the tongue, oropharynx or esophagus that can be wiped off, with underlying erythema, is likely to be this organism
Definition
Candida albicans
Term
True or false: HIV can infect monocytes and macrophages without inducing cytopathic effects, making them an effective reservoir for HIV infection
Definition
True, both monocytes and macrophages can carry high intracellular viral loads without being destroyed, dendritic cells in lymph nodes are also implicated as reservoirs of infection
Term
In spite of initial viremia, which causes the acute retroviral symptoms of fever, myalgia, cough/sore throat and possibly a rash, HIV primarily infects what tissues as opposed to the blood?
Definition
Lymphoid (spleen, thymus, lymph nodes) and neural tissue (glial cells, not neurons)
Term
True or false: HIV-2 is prevalent in the US, Europe and Latin America, while HIV-1 is prevalent in Western Africa and SE Asia
Definition
False, other way around, they are genetically distinct but similar enough to both be called HIV
Term
What are the five populations most at risk for HIV infection?
Definition
MSM, still the most prevalent but incidence rates have fallen behind those of IDU and female partners of male IDU, children of mothers infected with HIV, and hemophiliacs, though their risk is about 1/200k due to screening of the blood supply and of doners
Term
This viral antigen is readily detected prior to seroconversion and can be used to test for the presence of HIV infection
Definition
p24, the capsid protein
Term
Other than p24, what are the contents of the viral core?
Definition
p7/p9 nucleocapsid proteins, two strands of viral RNA and the three viral enzymes necessary for viral replication: integrase, protease and reverse transcriptase
Term
This viral protein makes up the matrix between the envelope and core
Definition
p17
Term
What two envelope proteins are critical to ensuring HIV infectivity, and what are their functions?
Definition
gp120 and gp41, gp120 binds to CD4 receptors on T cells and monocytes/macrophages, while gp41 facilitates fusion of the viral envelope to the host cell membrane to inject the viral core
Term
Which viral proteins display the most antigenic variation, making vaccine production difficult?
Definition
The envelope proteins make good vaccine targets b/c they are necessary for infection, but they display the most antigenic variation
Term
In addition to the M (major), O (outlier) and N (neither) sub-groups of HIV-1, clades A-K can be used to sub-divide group M. Which clade is most prevalent in North America?
Definition
B
Term
M tropic HIV binds this chemokine receptor, while T-tropic binds this other chemokine receptor, which is not expressed on non-T cells
Definition
CCR5 and CRCX4, the latter being specific to CD4+ T cells, T tropic HIV predominates in advanced infection, contributing to a worse prognosis
Term
Following synthesis of viral cDNA, what two fates await the new DNA?
Definition
It can remain as a linear episome in the cell, or enter the nucleus and integrate with host DNA, this can occur even in non-dividing cells as viral DNA can access host DNA through nuclear pores facilitated by viral proteins
Term
In addition to integration of viral cDNA into the host DNA, what must occur for viral replication to take place?
Definition
Cytokine stimulation of infected T-cells activates transcription factors, like NF-kB, which is normally inhibited in CD4 cells, bind to promoter sites on host DNA and initiate transcription of host DNA, which includes viral DNA, examples of cytokines inlude IL1, IL2, IL6, GM-CSF and TNFa
Term
The body can generate 2 billion CD4 T-cells a day while HIV can replicate up to 100 million new virions a day, how come CD4 counts still drop so drastically in advanced disease?
Definition
HIV can reduce CD4 cells indirectly by destroying lymphoid tissue, soluble gp120 might bind to CD4 marking them for destruction by CD8+ CTLs, destroying naiive and thymic T cells, and inducing apoptosis in uninfected CD4 cells
Term
Describe the paradoxic involvement of B cells in the natural history of HIV?
Definition
B cells actually upregulate their production of antibodies leading to hypergammaglobulinemia, however they are not effective antibodies, as disseminated infections of encapsulated bacteria like mycobacteria occur in AIDS patients, where antibodies are important in controlling infection
Term
True or false: CD4 counts are still the most important clinical markers of disease progression
Definition
True, viremia is low in the progression to AIDS but CD4 counts provide information on immune functional status
Term
Without treatment how long does it take for an HIV infected person to progress to AIDS, on average?
Definition
7-10 years
Term

True or false: HAART or Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy is comprised of

a combination of 3‐4 antiretroviral agents and is the current

standard of care for HIV therapy.

Definition
True, susceptiblities differ but generally it is an effective tx for HIV infection
Term
What are the 6 classes of anti-retroviral drugs available to tx HIV?
Definition
nucleoside-analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI), NNRTI, CCR5 antagonists (maraviroc), Integrase inhibitors, Protease inhibitors, gp41 fusion inhibitors (enfurtivide)
Term
The first antiretroviral rx approved, this drug is an NRTI, crosses the BBB, and distributes well in all other tissues
Definition
zidovudine (AZT), a pyrimidine analog, metabolized by CYP 2A6 so co-administration with acetaminophen or other drugs can potentiate toxicity, resistance is common
Term
Often used in combination with zidovudine, this drug is less toxic and has good synergistic effects with zidovudine
Definition
lamuvidine, a cytosine analog, also not affected by food ingestion as much as AZT
Term
True or false: It is advised to use lamuvidine with other cytosine analogs like zalcitabine to potentiate its effects
Definition
False, they can actually inhibit eachother
Term
These drugs are effective tx, but inhibit CP450 enzymes in the liver causing toxicity, don't distribute in the CNS and cause numerous side effects, including fat redistribution (buffalo hump effect)
Definition
Protease inhibitors, resistance is also common so using as a single agent is not recommended, lopinavir is a recommended protease inhibitor
Term
This drug, while not used alone, can potentiate other protease inhibitors
Definition
ritonavir
Term
True or false: Treponema pallidum pertenue is the causative agent of syphilis
Definition
False, Treponema pallidum pallidum causes syphilis, Treponema pallidum pertenue causes Yaws (skin disease in the tropics) and Treponema pallidum carateum causes Pinta, Treponema pallidum endemicum causes endemic syphilis, the three other than syphilis are non-STD
Term
This stage of syphilis, associated with a painless chancre and occurring 10-90 days from exposure, is infectious via sexual or MCT
Definition
Primary syphilis
Term
T or F: Only secondary syphilitic infection can invade the nervous system
Definition
False, Primary and secondary syphilis will invade the CNS in 25-60% of cases
Term
T or F: Early neurosyphilis is asymptomatic
Definition
True
Term
5% of those infected with syphilis will develop (), characterized by meningitis, cranial neuritis, ocular involvment and meningovascular disease
Definition
Early symptomatic neurosyphilis
Term
This consequence of () syphilis is associated with delusions of grandeur, delirium and ultimately death
Definition
General paresis *of the insane*, late neurosyphilis
Term
T or F: Latent syphilis is asymptomatic and only infectious via MCT
Definition
True
Term
What period of time is required to distinguish early latent syphilis from late latent syphilis?
Definition
one year
Term
T or F: Tertiary syphilis, including neurosyphilis, is non-infectious
Definition
True
Term
T or F: the onset of different types of tertiary syphilis can be from 2-45 years after infection
Definition
True, CV syphilis, gummatous disease and late neurosyphilis all can occur much later than the original infection
Term
T or F: Primary syphilis, in addition to a chancre, presents with inguinal lymphadenopathy
Definition
True
Term
T or F: Tertiary syphilis consists of a flu-like syndrome, rashes and can occur with hepatitis, meningitis or glomerulonephritis
Definition
False, secondary syphilis
Term
T or F: Secondary syphilis presents with a rash that can be anywhere but also shows up on the palms and heels.
Definition
True, maculopapular and pustular rashes can occur anywhere, including palms, soles, armpits and back
Term
T or F: Latent syphilis begins once the rash of secondary syphilis has healed
Definition
True
Term
What two ways can syphilis be transmitted during latent syphilis?
Definition
Blood-blood and congenitally
Term
The three hallmarks of tertiary syphilis are:
Definition
Degeneration of the CNS, CV system and formation of granulomatous lesions (gummas)
Term

Match each description with the name of the syndrome/disease in symptomatic neurosyphilis

  • Spirochetes attack the blood vessels of the brain and meninges causing cerebrovascular occlusion and subsequent infarction in the brain and spinal cord
  • Spirochetes invade the brain leading to insidious but progressive loss of mental and physical functions with mood alteration, terminating in severe dementia
  • Damage to sensory nerves in the DCML and dorsal spinal roots, leading to impaired joint position sense, loss of pain sensation and absent DTR
  • Pupil accomodates but does not react to light, seen in general paresis or tabes dorsalis

 

 

Definition
Meningovascular disease, general paresis, tabes dorsalis, Argyll-Robertson pupil
Term
What percent of patients in latent syphilis progress to tertiary syphilis?
Definition
40% 6-40 years from infection
Term
In asymptomatic neurosyphilis, what CSF features would lead to a diagnosis?
Definition
Pleocytosis of WBC, elevated protein, decreased glucose and presence of antibodies
Term
What is the most serious consequence of cardiovascular syphilis?
Definition
Aortic aneurysm post aortitis, aortic insufficency can occur too, in 10% of cases and is not resolvable with treatment
Term
T or F: the granulomata that form in liver skin and bone as a result of tertiary syphilis will not resolve without treatment
Definition
False, they eventually necrose and become fibrotic on their own
Term
What are some consequences of congenital syphilis?
Definition
Abortion, stillbirth or secondary-tertiary syphilis in the newborn, as well as deafness
Term
T or F: T. pallidum infection is diagnosed with immunofluorescent or dark field microscopy
Definition
False, serologic tests are preferred
Term
T or F: Treponemal serologic tests like the VDRL and RPR use antibodies to cardiolipin and lecithin, lipids released by the body to fight the infection, to detect the presence of infection, and are used to assess the success of syphilis treatment
Definition
False, those are non-treponemal tests
Term
T or F: Non treponemal tests (FTA ABS) for syphilis use antitreponemal antibodies specific to treponemal surface proteins. Since these are directed at the spirochete, they are more specific than other tests but will stay positive after treatment is successful, and are used to confirm the treponemal tests
Definition
False, the above describes treponemal tests.
Term
T or F: early syphilis (primary and secondary) is treated with penicillin, while tertiary and congenital disease is treated exclusively with erythromycin
Definition
False, both penicillin as first choice, be benzathine penicillin in early disease, penicillin G in late disease, if there's an allergy can use erythromycin or tetracycline but they won't work on neurosyphilis
Term
T or F: Syphilis is the third most common STD in the US following chlamydia and gonorrhea
Definition
True
Term
T or F: Syphilis has a host in humans and pigs
Definition
False, we are the only naturally occurring host
Term
T or F: Syphilis can increase the likelihood of HIV transmission 2-5 fold, MSM should get tested for both annually
Definition
True
Term
T or F: the probability of syphilis infection following sexual contact with an infected individual is 50-70%
Definition
False, 30-50%
Term
These broad, elevated plaques occur in secondary syphilis, usually in the armpits or antecubitus.
Definition
Condylomata lata
Term
T or F: in general paresis, depression, mania and psychosis are more common than dementia and personality changes
Definition
False, dementia and personality changes are more common
Term
The triad of late congenital syphilis is:
Definition
interstitial keratitis, hutchinson teeth (small incisors shaped like a screwdriver) and deafness
Term
Match the sequence of VDRL/RPR tests and FTA tests to the interpretation: ++, +-, -+
Definition
Active syphilis infection, false-positive on non-treponemal, successfully treated syphilis
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