ID & travel health Flashcards
1
Q
What abx to treat campylobacter in severe disease?
A
clarithromycin
notifiable disease
if not severe or immunocomp then self limiting no need abx
2
Q
What is the most common viral cause of gastroenteritis in children?
A
rotavirus
3
Q
What abx to treat gonorrhoea?
A
IM Ceftriaxone
4
Q
What abx to treat chlamydia?
A
doxycycline
if pregnancy: azithro/erythromycin/amox
5
Q
What is the LATEST time after exposure that immunisation with hepatitis B vaccine should be given?
A
Immunisation with the hepatitis B vaccine should be given as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours but no later than seven days after exposure.
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