Infectious Disease

Question 0

GAS pharyngitis - treatment

Answer 0

Penicillin V 500mh q6 x10 days

If PCN allergy: Azithromycin 500mg x1 day then 250mg x4 days

Question 1

What is the most common cause of traveler’s diarrhea?

Answer 1

1. Enterotoxigenic E. coli
2. Shigella
3. Viruses
4. Protozoa (Giardia)

Question 3

What is the most common cause of pediatric bactermia?

Answer 3

S. pneumo

Question 4

What is the most common cause for epiglottits and treatment?

Answer 4

H flu, strep, gram negatives. Treatment is a 2nd or 3rd gen cephalosporin such as Ceftriaxone, Cefotoxime or Ceftizoxime.

Question 5

ETEC symptoms?

Answer 5

Noninvasive, nonbloody, watery diarrhea, resolves in a few days to 1 week.

Question 6

What is the treatment for diphtheria?

Answer 6

Penicillin or erithromycin to reduce transmission and antitoxin.

Question 7

What is the most common bacterial STI?

Answer 7

Chlamydia trachomatis: 1g Azithromycin and 100mg Doxy BID x7 days

Question 8

What is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in alcoholics?

Answer 8

Strep pneumo, most also think about Klebsiella and aspiration. Treat with a third gen cephalosporin and a macrolide or floroquinolone.