Microbiology

Question 1

What serovars of chlamydia cause eye infection (trachoma)?

Answer 1

A-C

Question 2

What serovars of chlamydia cause genital infection?

Answer 2

D-K

Question 3

What serovars of chlamydia cause lymphogranuloma venereum?

Answer 3

L1-L3

Question 4

How often is kidney function monitored when prescribing gentamicin?

Answer 4

Daily

Question 5

How often are gentamicin levels monitored when prescribing it?

Answer 5

Twice daily

Question 6

Why is ceftriaxone and not penicillin prescribed empirically in bacterial meningitis?

Answer 6

It has a longer half-life

Question 7

How long would someone need to wait after being treated for chlamydia to have sex with her regular partner?

Answer 7

1 week after both have been treated

Question 8

How many doses of gentamicin can you give in a day?

Answer 8

3

Question 9

How long can you give gentamicin for before you need to contact microbiology if the patient has normal kidney function?

Answer 9

72 hours

Question 10

How long can you give gentamicin for before you need to contact microbiology if the patient has impaired kidney function?

Answer 10

24 hours

Question 11

What is the intra-abdominal sepsis step down treatment?

Answer 11

Co-trimoxazole and metronidazole

Question 12

If a patient has strongly suspected meningococcal infection, when would you inform the health protection team?

Answer 12

Within 24 hours of admission