ID 9

Question 1

Answer 1

Babesia

Question 2

3 lab findings of babesiosis

Answer 2

thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, transaminitis

Question 3

Tx for babesiosis

Answer 3

atovaquone + azithro

A’s and B’s

Question 4

MAC should be tested for resistance to these drugs

Answer 4

MACrolides and amikacin

Question 5

Consider adding _____ to azithro, rifampin, ethambutol for severe fibrocavitary MAC

Answer 5

amikacin

Question 6

Preferred LTBI regimen for HIV+ pts

Answer 6

INH + rifapentine (or rifampin) x 3 mos

Question 7

When to add steroids for PJP

Answer 7

A-a gradient >35 or PaO2 <70

Question 8

immunoblasts, ↑hematocrit, ↓Plts; rash, pulm edema; Four Corners

Answer 8

Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome

HUNTing is a blast!

Question 9

eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies (Cowdry bodies)

Answer 9

any of the Herpesviridae (HSV, CMV, or EBV)

Question 10

Lab value elevated in PJP (other than beta-D-glucan)

Answer 10

LDH

Question 11

NTM Dx requires 2 (+) sputum cultures or _____

Answer 11

1 (+) BAL culture

Question 12

TB Tx for HIV+

Answer 12

RIPE x 8 weeks, then INH/RIF x 18 weeks

Question 13

TB Tx for HIV+ unable to take PZA

Answer 13

RIE x 8 weeks, then INH/RIF x 31 weeks

Question 14

stain used to see sulfur granules of Actinomyces

Answer 14

silver (GMS)

Question 15

Answer 15

Leptospirosis