Infectious diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 stages of typhoid fever?
A
1) Dry cough
2) Fever
3) Epistaxis
4) Malaise
2
Q
What are some features of typhoid fever?
A
- Dry cough
- Fever
- Rose spots
- Splenomegaly
- Bradycardia
- Epistaxis
- Malaise
3
Q
What rash is seen in typhoid fever and describe it?
A
- Rose spots
- Irregular discrete spots measuring between 2-4mm
4
Q
What are the 3 phases of dengue fever?
A
1) Febrile
2) Critical (abdominal pain, vomiting and tachypnoea)
3) Recovery phase
5
Q
What is the incubation period of dengue fever?
A
4-10 days
6
Q
What vaccine is recommended for students starting uni?
A
- Men ACWY
- (Remember when that woman gave a talk in sixth form on uni and meningitis)
7
Q
What are some fevers of leptospirosis?
A
- Bilateral conjunctivitis, bilateral calf pains and high fevers
- Sewage workers, farmers, vets or people who work in an abattoir
- (Remember sewage worker question)
8
Q
What are the signs of Lyme disease?
A
- Previous possible tick bite (e.g. hiking holiday)
- erythema migrans, malaise, fatigue, arthralgia
- Can affect PNS and cause weakness/pain
