Infectious Diseases Flashcards
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HIV
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HIV and p24 antigen tests can confirm diagnosis
Cryptosporidium is the most common infective cause of diarrhoea
In pregnant women not taking antiretrovirals it’s is usually commenced between 28-32weeks of gestation
Kaposi’s sarcoma is caused by HHV-8
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Live attenuated vaccines
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BCG MMR Oral polio Oral typhoid Yellow fever
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MRSA
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Vancomycin
Teicoplanin
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TB
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Rifampicin - hepatitis, orange secretions, enzyme inducer
Isoniazid - peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, liver enzyme inhibitor
Pyrazinamide - gout, hepatitis
Ethambutol - optic neuritis, dose adjustment in renal impairment