How are STI characterized by?
characterized by:
- vaginal discharge
- urethritis and cervicitis
- genital ulcers
vaginal discharge infections
trichomoniasis
metronidazole (oral)
bacterial vaginosis
metronidazole or clindamycin
vulvovaginal candidiasis
intravaginal azoles or oral fluconazole
infections characterized by urethritis and cervicits
chlamydia and gonorrhea
chlamydia
azithromycin or doxycycline
gonorrhea
ceftriazone or ceftriazone + azithromycin
alt: gentamicin + (azithromycin or doxycycline)
infections characterized by genital ulcers
syphilis and herpes simplex virus
syphilis
benzathine penicillin G alt: doxycycline
herpes simplex virus
antivirals:
- acyclovir
- valacyclovir
- famciclovir