Bacterial Diseases

Question 1

PV. Haemophilus influenzae: EMOP

Answer 1

Hib vaccine (with type b capsular polysaccharide) conjugated to diphtheria toxoid

~ given between 2 and 18 months of age

Question 2

TX. Streptococcus pneumoniae:

• Pneumonia
• Meningitis, OM, Sinusitis
• Septic Shock

Answer 2

1. Penicillin G

2. Levofloxacin or Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone (for penicillin resistance)

Question 3

PV. Streptococcus pneumoniae:

Answer 3

1. polysaccharide vaccine - polyvalent (23-type)
2. conjugated vaccine:
   A. pneumococcal polysaccharide coupled with diphtheria toxoid (carrier protein)

Question 4

TX. Haemophilus influenzae: EMOP

• Epiglottitis
• Meningitis
• Otitis media
• Pneumonia

Answer 4

Ceftriaxone