Infection Flashcards
What infectious agent can lead to bronchiolitis?
RSV
What infectious agent can lead to bronchiectasis?
H influenza
What infectious agent can lead to croup?
Parainfluenza virus
What infectious agent can lead to acute epiglottis?
H influenza
What infectious agent can lead to tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium TB
What infectious agent can lead to whooping cough?
Bordetella pertussis
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in a returning traveller, displaying deranged LFTs?
Legionella
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in a young person, with recurrent flu like symptoms?
Mycoplasma
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in someone working with kids or individuals with COPD?
H influenza
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in an alcoholic?
Klebsiella (or TB)
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in PWIDs?
Staph aureus
What bacteria often causes pneumonia in someone with immunosuppression, displaying exertional SOB?
PCP (Pneumocystis pneumonia)
What is the effect of a bacterial infection on WCC?
Raised WCC & neutrophil
What is the effect of a protozoa infection on WCC?
Raised monocyte
What is the effect of a fungal infection on WCC?
Raised eosinophil
What is the effect of a viral infection on WCC?
Raised lymphocyte
