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BARTHOLINITIS (RISK FACTORS (Nutrition, Unprotected sex, Poor personal and…
BARTHOLINITIS
RISK FACTORS
Nutrition
Unprotected sex
Poor personal and perineal hygiene
Progressive age and hormonal change
Alcohol and cigarette consumption
CAUSES
Gonococci,Staphylococci
Streptococci,Esicherichia coli
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS:
ASSESSMENT&COMMON FINDINGS
Swelling
Inability to sit/walk
Pain
MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL
Cotrimoxazole 1-2 tabs twice a day
SURGICAL
Incision and drainage of abscess
NURSING
wound care(post incision)
encourage intake of water due to treatment
Administer medication
sitz bath indicated
HEALTH EDUCATION
Recommendation of sitz bath twice a day
Encourage the patient to wear clean underwear daily
Emphasise the importance of good personal hygiene
DEFINITION
Is a bacterial infection of the Bartholin`s gland