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Malaria/ Tropical Infections Flashcards

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Presenting features of malaria?

A

Fever, myalgia, fatigue

Jaundice and splenomegaly (haemolysis)

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Which bacteria cause typhoid?

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Salmonella typhi or salmonella paratyphi

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Features of typhoid?

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SSSS - spots, splenomegaly, slow HR, systemic upset

Rose spots are seen on the trunk in 40% people.
Constipation
Abdo pain and distension

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Features of dengue fever?

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Pyrexia

Painful joints

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Features of leptospirosis?

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A2 b2 c2 p2 
Adbopain, animal urine transmission
Bad head, biphasic
Conjunctiva red, cranial nerve compression 
Painful muscles, pyrexia
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