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Question 1

Name the organism that are more likely to cause an infection on asplenic patients.

Answer 1

Pneumococcus
H. Flu
Meningococcus
Salmonella

Question 2

Which organism cause an increase in Urine pH?

Answer 2

Urase positive organisms: Proteus, Klebsiella, Morganella, Pseudomonas, Providencia, Staphylococcus, and Ureaplasma. Leads to the formation of Struvite stone.

Question 3

How do you distinguish HSV from CMV esophagitis? What are the treatments for each?

Answer 3

HSV - Vesicles on scope, Acyclovir

CMV - Linear ulcers, Ganciclovir

Question 4

What are the symptoms and treatment for a Hydatid Cyst?

Answer 4

Caused by Echinococcus it causes egg-shell cyst in the liver. Treated with surgical ressection + albendazole

Question 5

What are the guidelines for oseltamivir treatment with flu infections?

Answer 5

Only within 48 hours of symptoms onset or if symptoms are not improving after 48 hours.