Ch 88 STDs

Question 1

What are the most common causes of genital ulcers in the USA?

Answer 1

Herpes first, followed by syphilis

Question 2

Treatment for herpes

Answer 2

Oral antivirals:
Acyclovir 400 tid for 7–10 days
Valacyclovir 1000 PO bid for 7–10 days
Famciclovir 250 PO tid 7-10 days

Treatment is not curative! But can help with symptoms.

Question 3

Syphilis treatment

Answer 3

Penicillin G

Question 4

Genital ulcers put you at a higher risk of what?

Answer 4

HIV transmission