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Infectious diseases Flashcards

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What are the features of amoebic dysentery?

A

Profuse, bloody diarrhoea, trophozoites on microscopy

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How is amoebiasis managed?

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Metronidazole

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How are cat and dog bites managed?

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Cleanse wound, co-amoxiclav

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Which antibiotics are protein synthesis inhibitors?

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Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, macrolides

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What is an aspergilloma?

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A mass like fungus ball that colonises an existing lung cavity

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What is bacterial vaginosis?

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Describes an overgrowth of predominantly anaerobic organisms such as Gardnerella vaginalis –> lactic acid production producing aerobic lactobacilli

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Which bacteria are gram postive cocci?

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Staphylococci + streptococci

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Which bacteria are gram positive bacilli?

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ABCD L (Actinomyces, bacillus anthraces, clostridium, diphtheria, listeria)

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Which bacteria are gram negative cocci?

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Neisserias + moraxella

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How is C diff managed?

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Metronidazole –> oral vanc

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