Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 271: In Rabies prophylaxis, category _____ consists of nibbling of uncovered skin, minor scratches and abrasions without bleeding*what's the management?local wound treatment and vaccination

Answer: 2

Flashcard 272: Type _____ poliovirus is the most common cause of epidemics in non-immune populations.

Answer: 1

Flashcard 273: The two primary routes of transmission of Zika virus are _____ and sexual transmission.

Answer: mosquito-borne

Flashcard 274: In Rabies prophylaxis, category _____ consists of single or multiple transdermal bites/scratches, contamination of mucous membrane with saliva from licks; contact with bats*what's the management?immediate vaccination and immunoglobulin

Answer: 3

Flashcard 275: In Rabies prophylaxis, category _____ consists of touching or feeding animals, licks on intact skin. What's the management? no treatment required

Answer: 1

Flashcard 276: B. mallei and B. pseudomallei are classified as category _____ bioterrorism agents

Answer: B

Flashcard 277: When the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in an area is < 5%, the _____ components of the SAFE strategy are employed.

Answer: F and E (Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvement)

Extra: WHO SAFE Strategy Implementation Thresholds (for children aged 1–9 years): - TF ≥ 5%: Full SAFE strategy (Mass Drug Administration with Azithromycin + F & E + Surgery for cases). - TF < 5%: F and E components (Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvement) + Surgery for individuals with trichiasis.

Flashcard 278: In **xenodiagnosis**, which organism is intentionally infected by a suspected host to allow a pathogenic agent to multiply and be identified?

Answer: Vector

Flashcard 279: What are the contents and partner treatment recommendation for the Grey Kit (Kit 1) in syndromic management of STI?

Answer: Tab. Azithromycin (1g) + Tab. Cefixime (400mg) (both single dose). Partner treatment: Yes, partners should be treated with the same regimen.

Extra: NACO STI/RTI Syndromic Management - Kit 1 (Grey): - Indications: Urethral discharge, Cervical discharge, Anorectal discharge. - Pathogens covered: Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Cefixime) and Chlamydia trachomatis (Azithromycin).

Flashcard 280: Which mosquito(s) have striped body?_____

Answer: Aedes