ID Flashcards
1
Q
Measles Complications
A
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
2
Q
Rifampicin side effects
A
Adverse effects =
potent CYP450 liver enzyme inducer
hepatitis
orange secretions
flu-like symptoms