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Infectious Disease Flashcards

1
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What is the prophylaxis for malaria?

A

Atovaquone + proguanil (1-2 days before and 7 days after) OR

doxycycline (starting 1-2 days before, and continue for 4 weeks after) OR

mefloquine (once weekly for 2-3 weeks before and 4 weeks after)

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What is the management mild Malaria?

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Artemether + lumefantrine OR

atovaquone + proguanil OR

quinine sulfate + doxy/clindamycin

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What is the management of P.Vivax + P.ovale

A

chloroquine + add primaquine for 14 days to standard regimen

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What is a side effect of primaquine?

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haemolysis
need to check G6PD

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What is the management of severe malaria?

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IV artesunate OR quinine diyhydrochloride

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