Medicine-Infectious Disease Flashcards
What is the single question screening for EtOH abuse
How often do you have 5 (4 in Women) drinks in one occasion?
What’s the most common type of transfusion rxn and what’s the etx? tx?
Febrile Non-Hemolytic transfusion rxn; blood being transfused contains accumulated cytokines; tx = APAP
Describe [FUO-Fever of Unknown Origin];
It has 4 types - describe Classic -3
FUO = Prolonged Fever w/out established etx
- > 3 weeks
- Dx still uncertain after 3 days
- at least 3 hospitilization or outpatient visits
Which vaccines should be given to HIV pts with CD4 LESS THAN 200?-4
- Pneumococcal
- Flu (inactivated)
- Hep A
- Hep B
Objective findings for Mycobacterium Avium Complex-4
Widespread Reticuloendothelial system involvement…
- [Hepatomegaly –> ⬆︎AT(Aminotransferases) & ALP]
- Splenomegaly
- LAD
- ⬆︎Lactate DeHydrogenase
* MAC pts have Fever/Diarrhea/Wt loss*
tx for Mycobacterium Avium Complex-3
REC the MAC
Rifabutin
Ethambutol
Clarithromycin
In HIV pts, when is px against MAC indicated? Name the px
CD4 < 50; Azithromycin
In HIV pts, when is px against Toxoplasmosis Gondii indicated? Name the px
CD4 < 100; Bactrim
In HIV pts, when is px against PCP indicated? Name the px
CD4 < 200; Bactrim
CD4 Count Normal range
500 - 1500 cells/µL
Best immediate tx for Septic pt is _____
[10-20 cc/kg Fluid Resuscitation (NS vs LR) over 30 min]
Which organisms usually cause UTI-associated Sepsis?-4
KEEP away, UTI!
Klebsiella
E.Coli
Enterococcus
Proteus
How does Fever affect volume status?
Fever –> ⬆︎Metabolism –> DEHYDRATION & Inflammation
Initial mngmt of Bacterial Meningitis-4
FBLA
1st: Fluid Resuscitation
2nd: Blood Cx
3rd: Lumbar puncture BEFORE ABX (unless pt requires Head CT 1st or is critically ill and can’t receive lumbar puncture)
**4th**: Abx: VACS Empirically (Vanc,AmpicillinGent,CefTriaxone,Steroids)
Which bacteria cause Meningitis in pts 0-6 mo.
Which bacteria cause Meningitis in pts 6 mo. - 6 yo
Which bacteria cause Meningitis in pts 6 yo - 60 yo
Which bacteria cause Meningitis in pts > 60 yo
Fever, Weight loss and Night sweats should always make you think about _____
lymphoma! (These are B symptoms)
FML “fuck my life”: Fever/Mnight sweats/Loss wt
Common causes of FUO in general pop -8
When should PEP (Post Exposure Px) for incidental HIV exposure began? ; What regimen should be given? ; for how long?
WITHIN 72 HOURS
Triple drug regimen
28 days long!
MIC for moderate resistant? MIC for VERY resistant?
MIC moderate resistant = (0.1-1)
MIC VERY RESISTANT = ( > 1)
Tx options for Cellulitis -5
- Clindamycin ***
- Bactrim
- Vancomycin
- Cephalexin
- Zosyn
Empiric tx for Meningitis-4 (before cx returns)
Good MDs VACS out the meninges!
Vanc + Amp + CefTriaxone + [Steroids for Strep]
Pyuria indicates UTI. What is the WBC for Pyuria?
>10 WBC on hpf
Empiric Abx for Sepsis -4
Choose one…
- CefTriaxone
- Zosyn
- Aztreonam
- Carbapenem
Brudzinski’s sign is used to diagnose ____. Describe it
Meningitis; Involuntary hip flexion when neck is passively flexed
Kernig sign is used to diagnose ____. Describe it
Meningitis; With hip flexed 90º, Knee extension –> ⬆︎neck pain & resistance
Why are pts Suspected of bacterial meningitis placed on ___ precauation?
Droplet precaution UNTIL NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS IS RULED OUT!
Organisms requiring Droplet precaution -6
- Flu
- Rhinovirus
- Neisseria Meningiditis
- GASP
- Bordatella
- Adenovirus
Organisms requiring AIRBOURNE (and not just droplet) precaution -6
- TB
- Varicella
- Smallpox
- Measles Rubeola
- MERS
- SARS
Airbourne = N95 Facemask + Negative Pressure Room
Most common pathogens for Hospital Acquired Infection-8
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus
- E. coli
- Coag neg staph epidermidis
- Candida
- Klebsiella and oxytoca
- Pseudomonas
- Enterobacter
Describe Serology for Hepatitis B -7
S - SEC - SCEb - Core - CEbSAb - CSAB - SAb
- unvaccinated pts acutely exposed to Hep should STILL get vaccinated in addition to the immunoglobulin*
- CSAB = RESOLVED HEP B INFECTION*
Physiology of Chills-2
Infection–>Cytokines–>influences hypothalamus to ⬆︎ body temp set point–>
- Muscles repetively contract (shivering)
- Peripheral vasoconstriction–> “cold” sensation
Complications of PNA -3
- SEPSIS
- Parapneumonic effusion–> Empyema
- Pulm vessel infiltration –>Seeding (Heart, Meninges)
Consider these when pt treated for PNA isn’t getting better
Which vaccines are given to a s/p PNA pt?-2 ;What are their Risk/Benefit
- Flu: Risk= less effective in elderly / Benefit= ⬇︎mortality & occurrence
- Pneumococcal: Risk=does NOT ⬇︎ occurrence / Benefit= does ⬇︎ invasive dz from S.Pneumo
Tx for Bacterial endocarditis - 3
- Staph coag + / MRSA= Vanc
- Staph coag - = Vanc
- Strep Virdans = CefTriaxone or PCN G aqueous IV
- Enterococcus = [amp/PCN + gent]
Major culprits of Bacterial endocarditis - 4
- Staph coag + / MRSA= Vanc
- Staph coag - = Vanc
- Strep Virdans = CefTriaxone or PCN G aqueous IV
- Enterococcus = [amp/PCN + gent]
Name the mainstay Drugs for Staph Aureus (8)
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- Linezolid
- Clindamycin
- [CefTaroline 5° generation]
- Daptomycin
- [Bactrim - Skin Infection]
- [Nafcillin - MSSA only]
- Tigecylcine
- Vancomycin
Classic Sx Triad of Brain Abscess
- Fever
- HA
- Focal Neuro changes (seizure)
A Single ring-enhancing Brain Abscess in non-immunocompromised pt results from what organisms?-2 ; How would you diganose this?
Staph Aureus vs Strep Viridans ; CT-guided aspiration for cx
Toxo and Nocardia would occur in immunocomp pts
Tx for Neurosyphillis
IV PCN x 10-14 days
In an immunocompromised pt, EBV DNA in the CSF raises suspicion for what condition?
Primary CNS lymphoma
MRI: Solitary Weakly ring-enhancing mass in periventricular region
Describe the MRI findings for Primary CNS lymphoma
Solitary Weakly ring-enhancing mass in periventricular region
You find this MRI in an immunocompromised pt
Identify Disease
PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy) 2/2 [John Cunningham Polyoma Virus]
What are the 2 environments Clostridium Botulinum likes to germinate spores?
- Improperly Canned Foods
- Cured Fish
Tx = Equine Heptavalent Antitoxin
MOD for [Carcinoid Syndrome Heart Disease]
[R sided endocardial fibrosis] —> [Pulmonic and Tricuspid Valve Stenosis] or [Restrictive Cardiomyopathy]
CarcinoiD Syndrome: (Cutaneous Flushing)/Diarrhea/(SOB wheezing)
Describe [Libman Sacks Endocarditis]
[Non-bacterial wart-like vegations] accumulate on either side of a heart valve –> Fibrotic Valve Thickening–> MI
Associated with SLE Lupus
What 2 diseases is Streptococcus Gallolyticus Bovis associated with?
- [SBE-SubAcute Bacterial Endocarditis in pts WITH COLON INVOLVEMENT] (Aortic Regurgitation) (SBE also caused by Strep Viridans or Mutans)
- [GI Lesions –> Colon CA]
AKA S. Bovis
Name the manifestations of Infective Endocarditis (7)
“Bacteria FROM JANE”
Fever
[Retinal Roth Spots - Immunologic phenomena]
[Osler “Ouch” Nodes- Immunologic phenomena]
[MVP with regurgitation]
[Janeway lesions on palms/sole]
Anemia
[Nailbed Subungal Splinter Hemorrhages] - shown in image
[Emboli from valvular vegetations] - may appear as abscesses or nodular cavities on imaging!
These will be accompanied by ⬆︎⬆︎⬆︎ESR
Which Dz’s cause EITHER OR Mitral vs. Tricuspid Regurgitation (2)
Rheumatic Fever and [Infective Endocarditis]
What are the 2 major concerns for Kidneys in IV drug users?
- renal ischemia 2/2 septic emboli
- Immune-mediated Glomerulonephritis
Hydatid Cyst with eggshell calcification are caused by _______. ; What is the definite host for this?
Echinococcus granulosus ; DOGS
cyst reside in sheep(intermediate host), which are fed to dogs. Dog poop contaminates water/food, and that water/food is consumed by Humans. Eggs hatch in small intestine, penetrate wall and travel to Liver where Hydatid cyst form
Pyogenic liver abscess follows after what 3 events?
Surgery, GI infxn, appendicitis
What is the triad for Congenital Rubella Syndrome? ; How do you prevent this?
- BL Cataracts
- PDA
- Sensorineural hearing loss
Live Rubella vaccine prior to conception
Dx = Rubella IgM vs PCR (Transmission occurs 1st trimester)
Describe the cutaneous manifestation of blastomycosis
well circumscribed raised violaceous (wart like) nodules which –> into microabscess
Blastomycosis causes Skin, Bone and Pulmonary findings
Describe cutaneous Sporotrichosis
pustular and ulcerated lesion localized to site of inoculation
Clinical presentation for Vertebral Osteomyelitis-4 ; Dx?-3
- FOCAL SPINAL TENDERNESS
- Back pain
- Fever +/-
- ⬆︎ESR>100 and/or ⬆︎Platelets but with normal spinalXR (WBC may be normal!)
Dx = [spinalXR, Bcx, ESR/CRP] –> MRI –> [CT guided bx]
Most common causes of Travelers’ Diarrhea - 4
- Giardia
- CryptoSPoridium (parasite) - can still occur in immunocompetent pts!
- Cyclospora
- ETEC
Profuse watery diarrhea after traveling
Describe the oral involvement for Hand Foot Mouth disease (Coxsackie A)
grayish vesicles on the tonsillar pillars and posterior oropharynx that –> fibrin-coated ulcerations
doesn’t have to have hand or foot involvement
Dx for EBV infectious mono - 2
- Monospot Heterophile Ab test (only accurate after 1st week of sx)
- Anti-EBV ab test
No sports for ≥3weeks because of splenomegaly!
What is the management for a pt who comes in with a tick on their arm? - 2
REMOVE TICK with forceps
+
Abx px/tx within 3 days only if..
- pt is symptomatic
- if tick is attached ≥36hrs OR
- Tick is engorged OR
Abx = Doxy OR [Amoxicillin if pt <8 yo]