Genital tract infection
Presenting to
DR.mirfat elkashif
presenting
Student name: by:
-Shaden Salem
Nora-Bashaer
mahdiAli
-Norah Hamdan
-Anfal Abdullah
Out lines
1. Organs of 2. What is the upper and
lower genital tract
genital tract
infection?
3. Types of genital 4. Sign and
tract infection symptoms
5. Diagnosis 6. Complications
7. Treatment 8. Prevention
organs of genital tract
What is upper genital tract?
The female reproductive organs can
be divided into the upper genital tract
(i.e., uterus, fallopian tubes. , ovaries).
What is the lower genital tract?
The lower genital tract consists of
(mons pubis, labia majora, labia
minora, clitoris, vestibule, hymen,
bartholin's glands, external urethra
meatus, and skene's gland).
What is upper and lower
genital tract infection
Upper genital tract infections are bacterial infections of
the uterus (endometritis) and/or the fallopian tubes
(salpingitis), which may be complicated by peritonitis,
pelvic abscess or septicaemia. UGTI may be sexually
transmitted or arise after
childbirth or abortion Lower reproductive tract infections
(RTIs) in women are common in clinical medicine and are
one of the most significant causes of morbidity.
These infections are caused by
microorganisms and are divided into the following 2 main
groups: sexually transmitted infections (STls) and the
overgrowth of vaginal flora
Types of gental tract Infection
Endogenous infections
are probably the most common RTIs worldwide. They result from an
overgrowth of organisms normally present in the vagina.
Endogenous infections include bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis.
These infections can be easily treated and cured.
Latrogenic infections
occur when the cause of infection (a bacterium or other micro-
organism) is introduced into the reproductive tract through a medical
procedure
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
are caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasitic microorganisms that are
transmitted through sexual activity with an infected partner
Signs and symptoms
What are the symptoms of genital tract infection?
vaginal itching and burning.
vaginal soreness and discomfort.
inflamed, flushed, or swollen skin around your vagina
and vulva.
a change in the amount of vaginal discharge.
a change in the color of vaginal discharge.
pain or burning during urination.
vaginal bleeding or spotting.
Diagnosis
Key diagnostic factors
asymptomatic
More key diagnostic factors Other diagnostic factors
cervical discharge
friable cervix
abnormal vaginal bleeding
Risk factors
age under 25 years, sexually active
new sex partner or multiple sex partners
sexual activity with infected partner
complications
Serious complications of Genital tract
infection ectopic pregnancy, pelvic
inflammatory disease, preterm labour,
miscarriage, stillbirth, congenital
infection--may lead to chronic disability
(such as infertility and genital cancer) and
death
Treatment
How are vaginal infections treated?
Treatment for vaginal infections will depend on what caused the
infection.
metronidazole or clindamycin (in cream or gel form) to treat a
bacterial infection antifungal creams or suppositories to treat a
yeast infection.
estrogen to help treat severe vaginal dryness and irritation
associated with atrophic vaginitis avoiding irritants, such as
strong or perfumed soap, scented tampons or pads, and
douches.
Prevention
1-The best strategy to limit the
harmful effects of RTIs is to prevent new infections
2-latrogenic infections can be prevented by proper
sterilization of medical instruments
3-Sexually transmitted infections can be prevented by
the avoidance of sexual activity or the adoption of
"safer sex" strategies
thank you, any
questions ?
1. www.cdc.gov
2. population council
