Urethritis: Definition and Pathology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Urethritis: Definition and Pathology“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 3 – Internal Medicine“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following statements is true about the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae urethritis?
- It is more common in the United States than in all Western European countries combined.
- It is most common in heterosexual females.
- It is twice as common as Chlamydia urethritis.
- It is most common in 25-32-year-olds.
- It is found in 20% of all Chlamydia cases.
What is the incubation period for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
- Approximately 48 hours
- 7-14 days
- 7 hours
- 12 hours
- 3-5 days
A 21-year-old male comes to your office with a complaint of purulent discharge from his urethra with painful micturition. He had unprotected sex with a new partner 3 days ago. What pathogen should he be treated for?
- Neisseria gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhoea only
- Chlamydia trachomatis only
- Chlamydia trachomatis and mycoplasma genetalium
- Neisseria gonorrhoea and mycoplasma genetalium
What is the infectious agent in Chlamydia?
- Elementary bodies
- Lipooligosaccarrides
- Gram negative dipplococci
- Cytokines
- Reticulate bodies
Which of the following statements about Chlamydia urethritis is TRUE?
- If left untreated, it may persist in the urethra of infected men for up to 6 months
- It typically produces a thick purulent discharge
- It has a very short incubation period, so one will most likely know they have been exposed within a matter of 1-2 days
- It causes the release of a high concentration of inflammatory cytokines
- Gram stain is positive with the presence of many organisms
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Dozent des Vortrages Urethritis: Definition and Pathology
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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Excellent lecture easy to learning ability . I would recommend this to all of Men that are sexually active .
