Infectious disease

Question 1

What should you look for if you are + for Strep Bovis?

Answer 1

If you get a + result for strep bovis make sure to check for

COLON CANCER

Question 2

What are the top 3 agents of

Culture negative bacterial endocarditis

Answer 2

Culture negative bacterial endocarditis:

Coxiella burnetii (Q fever)

Bartonella (catscratch fever)

Brucella

They are all intracellular bacteria