Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 211: _____% of new TB cases show multi drug resistance

Answer: 3

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Flashcard 212: Peak incidence of **Kala-azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis)** is in the **_____** years age group

Answer: 5-15

Flashcard 213: Identify the current National TB program of India (formerly RNTCP): _____

Answer: NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program)

Flashcard 214: _____ state has the maximum number of AIDS cases in India

Answer: Maharashtra

Extra: According to NACO India HIV Estimates, the states with the highest burden of PLHIV (People Living with HIV) are Maharashtra, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Flashcard 215: anopheles fluviatilis has _____ transmission capacity

Answer: high

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Flashcard 216: There are _____ weight categories for the adult FDC regimen of TB under NTEP.

Answer: 5

Extra: Under the updated NTEP guidelines, there are 5 weight categories for the adult FDC regimen: 1. 25–39 kg (2 tablets) 2. 40–54 kg (3 tablets) 3. 55–69 kg (4 tablets) 4. 70–84 kg (5 tablets) 5. ≥85 kg (6 tablets) Note: Older guidelines listed 4 categories (with the last being ≥70 kg).

Flashcard 217: Dukoral vaccine for cholera is effective for _____

Answer: 2 years

Flashcard 218: MC route of nosocomial infection is _____

Answer: unclean hands

Flashcard 219: Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) are used in areas with an annual parasitic index (API) of _____

Answer: ≥ 2

Extra: According to current NVBDCP guidelines, Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLINs) are distributed in high-risk areas with an Annual Parasitic Index (API) ≥ 2.

Flashcard 220: chandler's index is used in studies of _____

Answer: hookworm

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