Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Urethritis, cervicitis, vaginitis, and PID

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Joanna Breems
MD, FACP · Clinical Assistant Professor
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Table of Contents

Learning goals

  1. Compare the epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and potential complications for Chlamydia trachomatis serovars D-K and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  2. Compare the epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and potential complications for yeast vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis
  3. Describe the approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in patients presenting with urethritis, cervicitis, vaginitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease

Required pre-class materials

Study materials

These materials are not required; they are supplementary to the large-group session. They are intended as a curated guide to content focused on the learning objectives. 

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  • Sherris Medical Microbiology, 7e

    Chapter 30: Neisseria
    Two sections: Neisseria: General Features and Neisseria gonorrhea.

  • Sherris Medical Microbiology, 7e

    I recommend Sherris as best resource for the microbiology of the individual pathogen.
    Chapter 39: Chlamydia
    Section on Chlamydia trachomatis.

  • Sherris Medical Microbiology, 7e

    I recommend Sherris as best resource for the microbiology of the individual pathogen.
    Chapter 53: Sarcomastigophora—The Flagellates
    Section on Trichomonas vaginalis.