ID Flashcards

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Measles Complications

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otitis media: the most common complication
pneumonia: the most common cause of death
encephalitis: typically occurs 1-2 weeks following the onset of the illness)
subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: very rare, may present 5-10 years following the illness
febrile convulsions
keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulceration
diarrhoea
increased incidence of appendicitis
myocarditis

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Rifampicin side effects

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Adverse effects =
potent CYP450 liver enzyme inducer
hepatitis
orange secretions
flu-like symptoms

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