Chlamydia

Question 1

Causative Agent

Answer 1

Chlamydia Trachomatis

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

Bacteria

Question 3

Incubation Period

Answer 3

2-3weeks

Question 4

S/sx in female

Answer 4

Vaginal discharge: Thick, heavy grayish, whitish, yellowish
Abdominal pain
Burning on urination, itching
Painful sexual intercourse

Question 5

S/sx in males

Answer 5

Discharges: thick, heavy grayish, whitish, yellowish
Burning urination, itching(urethral opening/urination)

Question 6

Tx

Answer 6

Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID × 21 days

Question 7

Complications

Answer 7

PENNISS
Premature birth
Ectopic pregnancy
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Newborn chlamydial pneumonia
Infertility
Stillbirth
Salpingitis