Sexually Transmitted Infections: Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis

These flashcards cover key concepts related to sexually transmitted infections, specifically focusing on Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis, including their symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.

Most infections caused by N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis are __.

asymptomatic.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae can cause __ in women.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

C. trachomatis is an __ pathogen unable to grow outside of host cells.

obligate intracellular.

Untreated STIs can lead to long-term damage such as __, miscarriage, or chronic pain.

infertility.

The term 'STI' can help reduce the stigma associated with __.

STD.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae demonstrates __ variation of pili to evade immune responses.

antigenic.

Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of preventable __ in the world.

blindness.

Chlamydia's elementery body (EB) is the __ form.

transmissive.

N. gonorrhoeae can lead to __ if not treated, which can cause chronic pain and infertility.

chronic infections.

Antibiotic treatment is essential for __ infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.

respiratory.

The recommended dual antibiotic therapy for STIs involves __ and doxycycline.

ceftriaxone.

Early treatment of STIs can prevent __ and ectopic pregnancy.

infertility.

Diagnosis of N. gonorrhoeae is often performed using __ testing.

nucleic acid amplification (NAAT).

Chlamydia can cause __ arthritis as a sequelae of infection.

reactive.

Maternal transmission of C. trachomatis can occur during the __ process.

birthing.

N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis can both produce __, leading to inflammatory responses.

LOS (lipooligosaccharide).

The major mode of transmission for C. trachomatis is __ contact.

sexual.

The CDC recommends annual screening for sexually active females under __ years old.

25.