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1.The female reproductive system includes the following organs/structures:
Uterus, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes
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2.Bacterial infections of the female reproductive system include
Vaginitis, toxic shock syndrome, endometritis, salpingitis
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3.Bacteria that have been identified as frequently responsible for nonsexually transmitted infections of the reproductive system include
Escherichia coli, Gardnerella vaginalis, Staphylococcus aureus
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4.The most common bacterial nonsexually transmitted infection of the male reproductive system is
Prostatitis
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5.The normal flora present in the healthy male reproductive system is best characterized as
Sterile, no normal flora
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6.Methods typically used to diagnose bacterial infections of the reproductive system include
Microscopic examination of discharge from infected organ and microscopic examination of urine for organisms
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7.Factors that can increase the chances of vaginitis are
Use of antibiotics, pregnancy, menopause
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8.The organism that is responsible for the vast majority of cases of fungal vaginitis is
Candida albicans
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9.Symptoms of prostatitis include
Painful urination, fever and chills, weak urine flow
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10.Measures that can be taken to prevent bacterial vaginitis include
Avoidance of tight pants, use of panties with cotton crotch, infrequent douching
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11.A vaginal yeast infection is typically caused by
Candida albicans
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12.The drug most often used in fighting protozoan infections of the reproductive system is
Metronidazole
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13.Vaginal infections that are resulting from an overgrowth of normal flora are called
Endogenous infections
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14.Infections of the reproductive tract resulting from the introduction of microorganisms through a medical procedure are called
Iatrogenic infections
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15.One of the defense mechanisms in place in the organs/tissues of the reproductive tract that prevent microbial infection includes
Acidic pH
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