Syndromes

Question 1

What is a Reiter’s syndrome?

Answer 1

This Syndrome composed of a triad of 
- conjunctivitis 
-urethritis 
-arthritis 
-oral ulcers 
Men =9x more than women 

Human leukocyte antigen B27 ( HLA-B27) is associated with this Syndrome

Caused by infection caused by bacteria such as chlamydia 
Or salmonella ( bacteria that contaminated food )

Question 2

Which condition is diagnosed with a positive Paul-Bunnell test results?

Answer 2

Infectious mononucleosis , also known as glandular fever.

Cause by ( Epstein-Barr Virus )

Characterized by ; 
Sore throat 
Lymphadenopathy 
Malaise 
Paul-Bunnel Test is performed on a venous blood sample and is a heterophil antibody Test ( monospot)

Question 3

Target lesions are associated with which one of the following conditions?

Answer 3

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Produces target lesions on the skin which look like “bull’s eyes”
This reaction is frequently caused by drug reactions, especially to 📍sulphonamide.
Patient can be systemically very unwell and more often than not require admission.

Question 4

Which condition is diagnosed with a positive Paul-Bunnell test results?

Answer 4

Infectious mononucleosis , also known as glandular fever.

Cause by ( Epstein-Barr Virus )

Characterized by ; 
Sore throat 
Lymphadenopathy 
Malaise 
Paul-Bunnel Test is performed on a venous blood sample and is a heterophil antibody Test ( monospot)