3.4.1 Mycobacteria and Nocardia Flashcards
Give the characteristics of a latent TB infection.
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Describe the difference between high amounts of TB infection an low amounts.
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What is a TB scrofula?
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Describe the characteristics of a Tuberculin Skin Test.
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What do you measure in the Tuberculin skin test?
Measure induration only excludin erythema.
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Describe the difference in positive PPD skin tests in regards to size.
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What are the characteristics of an INF-gamma test?
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What are the diagnostic tests for TB?
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Describe the treatment of TB.
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Describe the characteristics of BCG vaccine.
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Describe the progression of TB in HIV patients.
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Describe the characteristics of M. Leprae.
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Describe the diagnositics and therapy for M. Leprae.
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What are the characteristics of M. avium?
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What are the risk factors for Nocardia bronchopulmonary disease?
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