Infectious Dx Flashcards
What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for c diff?
stool toxin
is post strep glomerulonephritis or acute rheumatic fever for common? which one is dependent on whether the initial strep infection is treated or not?
ARF is more common and it is dependent on whether the initial infection is treated
What is the adverse effect of vancomycin to know and how to resolve it?
red man syndrome.
caused by rapid IV infusion of vancomycin.
slow the rate of infusion of vancomycin and give antihistamines for symptoms
drug of choice for c diff?
Vancouver
two most common bugs cause infective endocarditis within a year of getting a new valve?
most common bug causing native valve endocarditis?
second most common bug causing native valve endocarditis?
staph aureus and epidermis
strep
staph
Where do we find these bugs in US?
histoplasmosis?
coccidioidomycosis?
ohio
southwest US
slapped cheek rash?
erythema infection caused by parvo b, can cause aplasitic crisis
5 clinical signs of a baby being born with congenital rubella? buzz word?
cataracts, cardiac defect, IUGR, purpurirc rash, and deafness. BLUEBERRY MUFFIN RASH
What is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
abx of choice?
infection of ascites
cefotaxime
big difference between measles and rubella?
3 areas of the body affected by rubella?
measles is severe, rubella is mild
eyes, LAD, and skin
3 signs of acute Chagas disease?
4 signs of chronic Chagas?
where are people getting infected by reduviid bug for Chagas?
big heart, big spleen and liver, LAD
dilated cardiomyopathy, megacolon, meningoencephalitis, and big esophagus
central and south American countries
borellia burgdorferi, causing lyme dz, is what type of pathogen?
spirochete
first step in the management of setpic arthritis?
arthrocentesis
how to treat mono?
supportive. IBU is good for symptomatic relief
what two markers are used to monitor osteomyelitis?
ESR and CRP
