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Microbiology Flashcards

1
Q

What specimen should be sent in a 20 year old asymptomatic female who attends her GP?

A

vulvovaginal swab for chlamydia/gonoccocal PCR

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2
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Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for which STIs?

A

BV and trichomonas vaginalis

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3
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What are the serotypes associated with lymphogranuloma venereum?

A

L1,L2 and L3

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4
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What are the serotypes associated with most genital chlamydia infections in the UK?

A

D-K

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5
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Clue cells are associated with which genital infection?

A

BV

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6
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Why is there a test of cure advised for all gonorrhoea?

A

increase in antimicrobial resistance

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7
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What antibiotic are most coliforms sensitive to?

A

gentamicin

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8
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In a patient with suspected infection, a low BP that does not come back up with IV fluids is diagnostic of what?

A

septic shock

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9
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What is a common SE of gentamicin?

A

dizziness

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10
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What food is listeria infection associated with?

A

soft cheese

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11
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Why is ceftriaxone used as empiral treatment for suspected bacterial meningitis than penicillin?

A

ceftriaxone has a longer half-life than penicillin

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12
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What is the best specimen to send for STIs in a symptomatic female ?

A

endocervical swab

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13
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Is pseudomonas a coliform?

A

noep

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14
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What is a enterococcus faecalis

A

gram positive cocci

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15
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What are coliforms?

A

gram negative rods

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16
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What does co-amox cover?

A

aerobes and coliforms

17
Q

why is co-amoxiclav not used?

A

C.diff

18
Q

What is co-amoxiclav and clarithromycin used for?

A

severe CAP in HDU or nil by mouth

19
Q

What are the 4C antibiotics?

A

clindamycin; co-amoxiclav; cephalosporins; ciprofloxacin

20
Q

What temp does listeria grow really well?

A

between 0-4 degrees

21
Q

Does gentamicin have good penetration into the CSF?

A

No

22
Q

How often would penicilin have to be given daily?

A

x6

23
Q

How often does ceftriaxone have to be given daily?

A

x2

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