Infectious Diseases II: Misc Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Most common and most fatal rickettsial infection in the US
A
Rocky mountain spotted fever
2
Q
Rocky mountain spotted fever
A
caused by rickettsia rickettsii (Gram -)
Doxycycline 100 mg PO/IV BID x 5-7
3
Q
Typhus
A
caused by rickettsia typhi (Gram -)
Doxycycline 100 mg PO/IV BID x 7
4
Q
Lyme disease
A
Borrelia burgdorferi (spirochete)
Doxycycline 100 mg BID x 10-21 days OR
Amoxicillin 500 mg TID x14-21 OR
Cefuroxime 500 mg BID x14-21
5
Q
Ehrilchiosis
A
Ehrlichia chaffeensis (bacteria)
Doxy 100 mg PO/IV BID x 7-14 days
6
Q
Tularemia
A
Francisella tularensis (Gram -)
Gentmicin. tobramycin x 7-14 days
