Infectious Diseases 2 Flashcards

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What is Infective Endocarditis?

A

Infection of endocardial structures, mainly the heart valves.

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Which organisms most commonly cause Infective Endocarditis?

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Streptococci (Abnormal Valves)

Staph. (Prosthetic Valves, IVDU)

Enterococci

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How does Infective Endocarditis typically present?

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FROM JANE

Fever

Roth Spots

Osler Nodes

Murmur

Janeway Lesions

Anaemia

Nail-Bed Haemorrhage

Emboli

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4
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How would you investigate a suspected case of Infective Endocarditis?

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Bloods - Normocytic Anaemia, High Neutrophils

ESR/CRP

RF Positive

3 Blood cultures, 1h apart, within 24 hours

Broad spectrum Abx whilst investigating

Urgent echo

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What are the main complications of Infective Endocarditis?

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CCF

Valve Incompetence

Aneurysm Formation

Systemic Emboli

Renal Failure

Glomerulonephritis

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How should you manage a case of Infective Endocarditis?

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ABx for 4-6 Wks

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What are the most common causes of Gastroenteritis?

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Viral - Rotavirus

Bacterial - Campylobacter, E.Coli, Salmonella

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How does Gastroenteritis present?

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Sudden-onset nausea and vomiting

Anorexia

Diarrhoea

Abdominal Pain

Fever and Malaise

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What causes Malaria?

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Plasmodium Falciparum

P.vivax/ovale

P.malaria

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How does Malaria present?

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Recent Travel Hx to endemic area

Headache, weakness, myalgia, anorexia

Fever - Cold/Rigors followed by severe sweating

Splenomegaly

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How do you investigate malaria?

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Giemsa-Stained Thick and Thin blood smears

3 separate?

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