MLA infection Flashcards
How can brain abscesses form?
Infection or trauma
More likely in people with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases
Which bacteria most commonly causes mastitis?
Staph aureus
E.coli
Strep uberis
What is the treatment for chlamydia?
Doxycycline for 7 days
or azithromycin
Council about not having sex until treatment is complete
How does the presentation of conjunctivitis differ between bacteria, viral, and allergic causes?
Bacterial: yellow/white discharge
Viral: watery discharge
Allergic: watery discharge, bilateral
Which organism causes croup?
AKA acute laryngotracheitis
Most common cause: parainfluenza virus
Or influenza, adenovirus, RSV
What are some acute complications of COVID-19?
AKI
Acute myocardial injury
VTE
What are the most common causes of encephalitis?
Most common: herpes simplex 1 and 2
or VZV, enteroviruses
What is the clinical presentation of encephalitis?
Headache
Photosensitivity
Stiff neck
Confusion
Seizures
Can present over days, weeks, or months depending on the person
Who is most likely to develop encephalitis?
Very young/ very old
Immunocompromised
HIV/cancer patients
What is epididymitis?
Infection of the epididymis
Presents as pain in testicle, warmth, low fever, blood in semen, firmness
Usually caused by a UTI or STI
What is orchitis?
Inflammation/infection of the testicles
What is the medical treatment for gonorrhoea?
IM Ceftriaxone
