ID (Pearls of Wisdom) Flashcards
What is the mciroscopic appearance of Candida albicans?
either as a singular oval budding yeast or as pseudohyphae
A M pt w/ AIDS (CD4 160), presents w/ substernal odynophagia, GER, & nausea. His tongue & buccal mucosa have thickly coated white plaques that are removable when scraped w/ a tongue blade. What is his dx?
Esophageal candidiasis 2ndary to immune compromised state
What would a pt’s CXR reveal during the early stages of a Cryptococcus infxn?
A SOLITARY nodule or diffuse noncalcified infiltrates
What is the DOCs for the tx of Cryptococcus?
Amphotericin B for 2 wks followed by fluconazole for 6 wks
What is the DOC for the tx of a histoplasmosis infxn?
Amphotericin B
What is the DOC for the tx of pneumocystis infxn?
Oral Bactrim
A 32 yo M has an insidious onset of fever, fatigue, & nonproductive cough x 4-wk period. He reports h/o intermittent IV drug abuse for 10 yrs. CXR shows bilateral diffuse interstitial infiltrates & labs indicate LDH of 450. Dx?
Pneumocystis PNA
What is the MCC of STD in the U.S.?
Chlamydia trachomatis infxns
A sexually active 17 yo F presents w/ complaint of vague pelvic pain, dysuria, freq., & urgency. Pelvic is (+) for cervicitis, & cervical motion tenderness. UA is (+) for >5-10 WBC/hpf & 3+ leukocyte esterase. Most likely pathogen?
Chlamydia trachomatis
DOC for the tx of sexually transmitted Chlamydia?
Azithromycin
As a medical relief aid assigned to an encampment for victims of the Haitian earthquake, over a 3-day period, you observe several members of the camp develop diarrhea that has the appearance of colorless “rice water” stools. NO abd p!, but many are dehydrated. dx?
Vibrio cholera outbreak
Family presents w/ their 4 yo child who has a cough, sore throat, & worsening hoarseness x5-7d. On PE she is febrile (101.8) & has multiple throat exudates that coalesce into a gray film covering most of the tonsils & pharynx. cause of sx?
Diptheria caused by Corynebacterium diptheriae
Neisseria gonorrhea is confirmed by what type of laboratory test?
Gram stain
- see Gram neg. diplococci
A 10 yo F presents w/ a H&P that is consistent w/ vaginitis producing thick, purulent yellow discharge. What is the most likely pathogen?
Neisseria gonorrhea
What is the recommended initial tx for cases of gonorrhea?
3rd-gen. cephalosporin (Rocephin) + Azithromycin or doxycycline
What is the MCC of bacterial entercolitis in the U.S.?
Salmonella infxn
What is the 1st-line tx for salmonella entercolitis?
fluid & electrolyte replenishment
What is the pharmacological tx for persistent salmonellosis?
Ampicillin, TMP-SMX, cipro
What is the microscopic makeup of Shigella sp?
facultative anaerobe, gram-neg. bacillus
What is the tx for Shigella sp?
TMP-SMX or cipro
What causes tetanus?
Clostridium tetani
Gram pos. anaerobic rods
What is the MC infectious dz complication of both measles & influenza?
Pneumococcal PNA
What is the tx for persistent E. Coli?
TMP-SMX
What is the tx for Giardia lamblia?
Tinidazole, metronidazole
What type of bacteria is TB?
acid-fast bacillus
What is the MC nonadverse SE of rifampin?
orange discoloration of urine & tears
What is the MC intestinal parasite in the U.S.?
Giardia
Which parasite may be found in 25-50% of women, causes a watery, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, & has the microscopic appearance of a pear-shaped org. w/ 4 flagellates anteriorly?
Trichomonas vaginalis