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definition of pneumonia

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lung infection with NEW consolidation seen on X-ray

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causes of pneumonia

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streptococcus pneumoniae (80% of cases)
haemophilus influenzae (common in COPD patients) 
klebsiella pneumoniae (seen in alcoholics) 
pneumocystis jiroveci (seen in HIV patients)
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CURB-65

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used to assess severity of a patient with pneumonia
Confusion (new) AMT <8/10
Urea >7mmol/l
Respiratory rate > 30/min
Blood pressure <90 systolic or <60 diastolic
65 or older

if patient scores 2 or higher then admit to hospital

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what antibiotics based on CURB score?

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CURB 1 - amoxicillin
CURB 2 - amoxicillin and doxycycline
CURB 3 = co-amoxiclav and doxycycline

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mumps

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RBA paramyxovirus
MMR vaccine has an efficacy of ~80%
spread by droplets (infective seven days before and 9 days after parotid swelling starts) incubation period is 14-21days
symptoms: fever, malaise, muscular pain, parotitis (becomes bilateral in 70% of cases)
Rx: rest, paracetamol. is a notifiable disease

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Gell and Coombs classification for hypersensitivity reactions

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Type I - ANAPHYLACTIC - IgE, anaphylaxis and atopy (eczema and asthma)
Type II - CELL BOUND - IgG/IgM - AI haemolytic anaemia, Goodpasture’, rheumatic fever, acute haemolytic transfusion reaction
Type III - IMMUNE COMPLEX - IgG/IgA - SLE, post-strep glomerulonephritis
Type IV - DELAYED T CELL MEDIATED - GvHD, allergic contact dermatitis, MS
Type V - ANTIBODIES - Grave’s disease, Myasthenia Gravis

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post-op pyrexia causes

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early (0-5 days): blood transfusion, cellulitis, UTI, physiological systemic inflammatory infection, pulmonary atelectasis, hyperthermia post GA
late (5+ days): VTE, pneumonia, wound infection, anastomotic leak

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chance of contracting hepatitis and HIV from a needlestick injury

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Hep B > Hep C > HIV

1:3 > 1:30 > 1:300

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hepatitis screen

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HBsAg (shows if actively infected) positive in acute and chronic infections

anti-HBsAg (shows immunity) positive in resolved infections or if vaccinated

IgG anti-HBsAg (shows own immune response, takes time to develop) positive in chronic or resolved infections

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the immune system

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INNATE: 1st and 2nd line of defence
1st line: physical (skin, mucous membranes, cilia), physiological (coughs, sneezing, vomiting), chemical (low pH, Ig__) and biological (normal flora)
2nd line: phagocytes and chemicals (complement, cytokines and chemokines)

ADAPTIVE: antigen presenting cells

  • dendritic cells (LN, mucous membranes and blood, presents to T and B cells)
  • langerhan cells (skin, presents to T cells)
  • macrophages (various tissues, presents to T cells)
  • B cells (lymphoid tissue - produce own IgM - presents to T cells)
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features of human leukocyte antigen

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HLA’s are:

  • co-dominantly expressed so offspring has more versions than parents
  • are polymorphic so aren’t specific
  • have a variable protein binding cleft so have a broad specificity
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major histocompatibility complex classes

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Class I - found on all nucleated cells, endogenous pathway (presents peptides from intracellular microbes) CD8 and CD4 cells

Class II - only found on APCs, exogenous pathway (presents extracellular microbes by phagocytosis) CD4 cells

problems with MHC include cross-reactivity when the antigen is similar to the endogenous cell = AI disease e.g. T1DM, strep (pyrogenes) throat leading to rheumatic fever and heart disease

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CD4 vs CD8 cells

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CD4 cells (aka T helper cells) activate CD8 cells and plasma cells (which produce antibodies) and creates T memory cell
CD8 (cytotoxic T cells) punch holes in the microbe to destroy it
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which immunoglobin contributes to neonatal immunity?

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IgG

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which immunoglobulin is passed to baby in breast milk?

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IgA

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which is the first immunoglobulin to be secreted in response to infection?

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IgM

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which immunoglobulin is responsible for mediating type 1 hypersensitivity reactions and mast cell degranulation?

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IgE

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severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

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X-linked
infections are severe, persistence, in unusual sites, recurrent
defect prevents the formation of T cells. failure to thrive, increased fungal infections, pneumocystis pneumonia and EBV
cannot give live vaccines and blood products must be eradicated before giving
stem cell transplantation may be successful

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DiGeorge syndrome

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22p11.2 deletion, failure to develop 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches
common features include congenital heart defects (e.g. tetralogy of fallot), learning difficulties, hypocalcaemia, recurrent viral and fungal infections and cleft palate.

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HIV

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virus penetrated CD4 cells and releases it’s RNA which is converted to DNA by reverse transcriptase and inserted into the host cell DNA, the host cell DNA is translated and transcribed producing more HIV cells.
features: typically 3-12 weeks post-infection, with a glandular fever type illness
diagnosis: HIV PCR and p24 antigen test
ELISA test and confirmatory Western Blot Assay

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HIV treatment

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HAART = 2 x NRTI and 1 x NNRTI or PI
NRTI (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, except tenofovir which is a nucleotide RTI) e.g. emtricitabine or abacavir. ADR: peripheral neuropathy
PI (protease inhibitors - inhibit viral protease required for viral assembly) e.g. ritonavir and indinavir. ADR: rashes, central obesity
NNRTI (non-competitive reverse transcriptase inhibitor) e.g. nevirapine (used in pregnancy to prevent transmission)

integrase inhibitors (prevent integration of transcribed viral DNA into host genome) e.g. raltegravir
CCR5 receptor antagonists (prevent HIV-1 from entering and infecting immune cells by blocking CCR5 cell surface receptors) e.g. maraviroc
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Malaria

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commonest and most dangerous is plasmodium falciparum (Rx: artemether)
plasmodium vivax is second most common (Rx for all non-falciform: chloroquine)

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Hepatitis A

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RNA picornavirus
incubation period 2-4 weeks
faecal-oral spread (associated with infected shellfish)
usually self limiting
is a vaccine available for those living in endemic areas, are immunocompromised or at a particular risk (MSM< IVDU, occupational hazard)

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Hepatitis B

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dsDNA hepadnaviral
incubation period is 6-20 weeks
transmitted via bodily fluids (but not through breast milk)
vaccine in the UK for children and at risk groups (IVDU, healthcare staff, prisioners) anti-HBs used to determine if vaccine dose is adequate
treatment: PEGylated interferon alpha (reduced viral replication) and tenofovir + entecavir (suppresses viral replication)

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Hepatitis C
ssRNA enveloped virus (flavivirus) incubation period 6-9 weeks transmitted via bodily fluids (but not through breast milk) 55-85% will develop chronic Hep C at risk groups are IVDU and pts who had a blood transfusion before 1991 Rx: protease inhibitors (daclatasvir/simeprevir and sofosbuvir) +/- ribavirin (teratogenic so must wait 6 months before conceiving)
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Hepatitis D
ssRNA requires hepatitis B surface antigen so is either a co-infection or a superinfection is transmitted via exchange of bodily fluids Rx: interferon
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Hepatitis E
ssRNA faecal-oral route of infection (associated with contaminated water) incubation period id 3-8 weeks usually self limiting but carries a 20% mortality rate if pregnant
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Tetanus
caused by the tetanospasmin exotoxin released from clostridium tetani. spores are present in the soil and may be introduced via a wound. prevents GABA release. features: prodrome fever, lethargy, headache, spasms, lockjaw, dysphagia Rx: supportive (including ventilation), IM tetanus immunoglobin, metronidazole ABx vaccine is given to UK children routinely, provides 5 doses which is considered adequate for long term cover, the vaccine contains cell-free purified toxin.
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define sepsis
the life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to an infection
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sepsis six
(BUFALO) blood culture urine output fluids - fluid challenge unless CI antibiotics - broad spectrum (e.g. meropenem) initially lactate oxygen - high flow, aim for >94% unless COPD
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neutropenic sepsis
a common complication of chemotherapy, typically occurs 7-14 days after neutrophil count of <0.05^10*9 in a patient having cancer treatment and has a temperature >38 or other signs/symptoms consistent with sepsis prophylaxis: fluoroquinolone Rx: immediate ABx - tazocin, if still unwell after 48hrs try meropenem +/- vancomycin, if still unwell after 4-6 days look for a fungal infection
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types of shock
``` septic hypovolaemia neurogenic cardiogenic anaphylactic ```
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management of anaphylaxis
``` if an adult: IM adrenaline 500micrograms (0.5ml 1 in 1000) can be repeated every five minutes 200mg (IM or slow IV) hydrocortisone 10mg (IM or slow IV) chlorphenamine IVF and O2 if required ``` can measure serum tryptase to confirm anaphylaxis up to 12 hours post attack
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clostridium difficile
a gram positive bacillus that produces an exotoxin that causes intestinal damage leading to pseudomembranous colitis develops when the normal gut flora is suppressed by broad-spectrum antibiotics (commonly cephalosporins) features: watery stools, increased WCC, abdominal pain and cramping diagnosis: stool sample Rx: if suspecting then isolate patient, PO metronidazole 10-14days, if severe/not responding add PO vancomycin, if life-threatening then PO vancomycin and IV metronidazole
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rheumatic fever
post-strep pyrogenes (strep throat) infection jones criteria for diagnosis complications include rheumatic heart disease
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sinusitis
facial pain worse on bending forward, nasal discharge, a post nasal drip may cause a chronic cough Rx: analgesia, intranasal decongestants, if severe phenoxymethylpenicillin, if systemically unwell co-amoxiclav. if recurrent/chronic intranasal corticosteroids and referral to ENT
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Lyme disease
caused by spirochaete borrelia burgelorferi and is spread by tics early: erythema chronicum migrans later: heart block, myocarditis, cranial nerve palsies, meningitis, polyarthritis it takes 3-8 weeks before antibodies are detectable Rx: doxycycline (if early disease, amoxicillin if pregnant) or ceftriaxone (if disseminated disease
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leprosy
myobacterium leprae, intracellular acid fast bacillus get erythematous or hypopigmented lesions, peripheral nerve involvement, saddle nose, loss of extremities secondary to infection Rx: dapsone and rifampicin
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causes of meningitis
0-3 months: group B strep, E. coli, listeria monocytogenes 3 months-6 years: Neisseria meningitis, strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae 6-60 years: Neisseria meningitis, strep pneumoniae >60 years: strep pneumonia, Neisseria meningitis, listeria monocytogenes immunocompromised: listeria monocytogenes
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symptoms of meningitis
photophobia neck stiffness non-blanching rash (doesn't blanch as capillaries have been destroyed by septic shock)
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treatment of meningitis
cefotaxime or amoxicillin or benzylpenicillin | vaccine in the UK covers A, B and C
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symptoms of TB
weight loss, cough, haemoptysis, night sweats
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transmission of TB
mycobacterium tuberculosis (acid fast bacilli) is spready by aerosol droplets so commonly affects the lungs, although can affect anywhere in the body
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primary TB
a non-immune host is infected, a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction occurs forming a Ghon focus in the upper lobes of the lung (composed by tubercle-laden macrophages). ghon focus plus hilar lymphadenopathy = ghon complex. in immunocompetent people the initial lesion usually heals by fibrosis = latent TB in immunocompromised it may develop into disseminated TB = miliary TB
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secondary TB
if host with latent TB becomes immunocompromised the initial infection may reactivate this can be due to steroids, HIV, malnourishment, other drugs
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extra-pulmonary TB
``` CNS: tuberculosis meningitis vertebral bodies: Pott's disease cervical lymph nodes: Scrofuloderma renal GI tract ```
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treatment of TB
Rifampicin 4/12 Isoniazid 4/12 Pyrazinamide 2/12 Ethambutol 2/12
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what gives false positives on the Mantoux test?
it's used to screen for latent TB false +ves if: miliary TB, sarcoidosis, HIV, lymphoma, or <6 months old
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management of an MRSA surgical site infection
incision and drainage debridement or amputation | ABx: mild/moderate: oral tetracyclines, oral co-trimoxazole. moderate/severe: vancomycin or teicoplanin
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which antibiotics affect cell wall synthesis?
beta-lactams: penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems glycopeptides: vancomycin, teicoplanin polymyxins: colistin
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which antibiotics affect nucleic acid synthesis?
affect folate synthesis: sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim affect DNA synthesis: fluoroquinolones, metronidazole affect RNA polymerase: rifamycins
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which antibiotics affect protein synthesis?
affect 50S subunit: macrolides, clindamycin, chloramphenicol, fusidic acid and linezolid affects 30S subunit: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines
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penicillin G
(benzylpenicillin, penicillin) penicillin is used to treat syphilis poor oral absorption so give IV ADR: allergy, rash, N&V, C. diff, cholestasis
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penicillin V
(phenoxymethylpenicillin) | prophylaxis if splenectomy/hyposplenism, used in rheumatic fever
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amoxicillin
broad spectrum used in CAP, sinusitis, otitis media and chronic bronchitis exacerbations can get a rash with EPV
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co-amoxiclav
(amoxicillin and clavulanic) broad spectrum used in HAP and animal/human bite
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flucloxacillin
a penicillin used for widespread impetigo, cellulitis and mastitis ADR: allergy, rash, N&V, cholestasis
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cephalosporins
inhibit bacterial transpeptidase, later generations have increasing activity against gram negatives 3rd generation - broad spectrum: cefotaxime (used for acute pyelonephritis), ceftriaxone (used for acute pyelonephritis and gonorrhoea), ceftazidime (empirical treatment for neutropenic sepsis and used for acute pyelonephritis)
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carbapenems
e.g. meropenem broad spectrum inhibit bacterial transpeptidase, can be used for neutropenic sepsis (imipenem is given with cilastatin to reduce renal metabolism) ADR: N&V, C. diff, rash, eosinophilia, reduced platelets, increased LFTs, seizures
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licopeptides
-vancomycin and teicoplanin inhibit cell wall synthesis, used for complicated gram positive (including MRSA), poor oral absorption (vancomycin is given orally in C. diff) ADR: nephrotoxic, ototoxic, reduces platelets
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colislin
(polmyxins) used against multi-resistant gram negatives, used in the inhaled form to treat ventilator-associated pneumonia ADR: nephrotoxic in 50%
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gentamicin
(aminoglycoside) acts on the amino-acyl site of the 30S subunit to cause misreading of mRNA - bactericidal ADR: nephrotoxic, ototoxic and vestibular toxicity
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macrolides
erythromycin (treats chlamydia in children), azithromycin (single dose used to treat chlamydia) and clarithromycin (treats atypical pneumonia, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and campylobacter) ADR: (worse with erythromycin) GI upset, long QTc rhabdomyolysis with statins, cytochrome P450 inhibitor (less so with azithromycin) increases calcineurin inhibitor levels, increases warfarin levels
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doxycycline
(tetracycline) used to treat chlamydia 7day course CI in pregnancy, if <8 y/o (as affects teeth and bones) ADR: N&V, photosensitivity and increased LFTs
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clindamycin
- bacteriostatic, works on the 50S subunit - inhibits translocation ADR: increases risk of C. diff
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fusidic acid
first line in impetigo
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trimethoprim
folate antagonist - bacteriostatic used for lower UTIs and acute prostatitis inhibits creatinine secretion so increases creatinine without lowering the eGFR
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co-trimoxazole
- folate synthesis inhibitor used for pneumocystis jirovecii good oral absorption and tissue/CSF penetration ADR: folate deficiency, haemolysis with G6PD deficiency
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fluoroquinolones
e.g. ciprofloxacin - broad spectrum used against salmonella, shigellosis ADR: CSN effects (reduced seizure threshold, peripheral neuropathy), increased QTc
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metronidazole
bactericidal - inhibits DNA synthesis used for C. diff, gingivitis, bacterial vaginosis, anaerobic infections good oral absorption can get a disulfiram reaction with alcohol and it inhibits warfarin metabolism
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rifamycins
rifampicin and rifabutin bactericidal, used against mycobacteria - TB, leprosy and legionnaire's disease ADR: hepatitis, myelosuppression and red secretions
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aciclovir
- inhibits viral DNA polymerase, used for herpes and varicella zoster
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tamiflu
- for influenza A and B
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azoles
- inhibits cell membrane synthesis, fluconazole is used for candida
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polyenes
- inhibits cell membrane function, used for systemic fungal infection
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antiprotozoal
- metronidazole, used for amoeba and giardia
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define R0
the average number of cases that one case generates over the course of its infectious period in an otherwise non-immune, unaffected population
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Tazocin
used for neutropenic sepsis prophylaxis broad spectrum (piperacillin/tazobactam)

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