pracs

Question 1

What does RPR test for

Answer 1

antibodies against cardiolipin, which is released from damage by syphilis

Question 2

Mantoux test

Answer 2

• Purified proteins derivatives that are taken from the organisms that is injected into the skin
  ○ Tuberculin

Question 3

IGRA test

Answer 3

• Add purified proteins derivatives that have a different preparation to blood so that it is specific to bacteria but is not present in vaccine
• Culture for 24 hrs
  Test for IFNg production that has been secreted into media

Question 4

Treatment for gonorrhoea infection

Answer 4

azithromycin n=and ceftriaxone