Infections

Question 1

Gullian-Barre syndrome

Answer 1

Campylobater Jejuni
anti-GM1 antibodies found in 25%

Miller fisher syndrome (variant):
descending paralysis
opthalmoplegia, areflexia, ataxia (eyes typically affected first)
Anti-GQ1b antibodies in 90%

Question 2

Pharyngitis

Answer 2

Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus Pyogenes)

Most feared complication is Acute Rheumatic Cever (treated with antibiotics)

Question 3

Rheumatic fever

Answer 3

Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus Pyogenes)

Dyspnoea
Orthopnoea (lying down breathlessness)
Nocturnal dyspnoea

Question 4

Infective endocarditis

Answer 4

Staphylococcus Aureus (most common)
Strep. Epidermis (prosthetic valves)
Strep. Viridans (developing countries)

Question 5

Peptic ulcers (and other GI problems)

Answer 5

Helicobacter Pylori

Question 6

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonits

Answer 6

E. Coli