Infectious Diseases

Question 1

What diseases are surprisingly not notifiable to PHE?

Answer 1

HIV
CJD

Question 2

What are the main causes of early onset HAP?
(>48hrs since admission but <5 days)

Answer 2

Step Pneumoniae
Haemophilius influenza

Question 3

What are the main causes of late onset HAP (>5 days)

Answer 3

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
MRSA
Klebsiella or E-coli

Question 4

First choice abx for HAP
Second choice abx?

Answer 4

Co-Amoxiclav

2nd choice: Doxycycline, cefalexin, co-trimoxazole or levofloxacin