Travel Related Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Where are people likely to get malaria?
A
Tropical countries
2
Q
What are the clinical features of malaria?
A
Fever
Aches
Malaise
Non-specific
3
Q
What are 5 complications of malaria?
A
Cerebral malaria Blackwater fever Pulmonary oedema Jaundice Severe anaemia
4
Q
That is the diagnosis for malaria?
A
Thick and thin blood films
5
Q
What is the treatment of Falciparum malaria?
A
Mefloquine
Malarone
Riamet (artemether/lumefantrine)
6
Q
What is the management of complicated malaria?
A
Quinine IV infusion - plus doxycycline or clindcmycin
7
Q
What are the other measures to consider doing when treating malaria?
A
O2 or ventilation (if pulmonary oedema) Maintain glucose level Correct anaemia (blood transfusion) Dialysis (if acute renal failure) •Exchange transfusion (high parasitaemia)
