Exam 72: Genital Tract Infections

Large amounts of epithelial cells,many of which are covered by tiny gram-variable rods and coccobacilli,and the absence of inflammatory cells in vaginal discharge are signs of:

Match the condition with its definition. -Vaginitis

The predominant organism in vaginal secretions from normal women of reproductive age is:

The type of vaginitis referred to as bacterial vaginosis is thought to be caused by:

The predominant organisms in vaginal secretions from normal prepubescent girls and postmenopausal women are:

Match the disease with the causative agent. -Prostatitis

The flora of the female genital tract:

A culture performed on a vaginal specimen collected from a 60-year-old woman would likely grow primarily:

Match the disease with the causative agent. -Orchitis

Match the disease with the causative agent. -Epididymitis

An infection of the vaginal mucosa resulting in an abnormal discharge and offensive odor or itching is referred to as:

Match the disease with the causative agent. -Bartholinitis

Infections that are acquired during sexual activity are referred to as:

An organism that many women carry as part of their normal genital microbial flora that may be transmitted to the neonate during childbirth is:

An infection that results when cervical microorganisms travel upward to the endometrium,fallopian tubes,and other pelvic structures and produce inflammatory conditions such as endometritis,salpingitis,peritonitis,or abscesses is:

Match the condition with its definition. -Chorioamnionitis

Match the disease with the causative agent. -Bacterial vaginosis

Match the condition with its definition. -Bacterial vaginosis

Proper design of a urogenital swab expressly intended for the collection of urethral discharge should include what feature?

An infection of the uterus and its contents during pregnancy is called: