Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 271: The two primary routes of transmission of Zika virus are _____ and sexual transmission.

Answer: mosquito-borne

Flashcard 272: 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 273: In Rabies prophylaxis, category _____ consists of touching or feeding animals, licks on intact skin. What's the management? no treatment required

Answer: 1

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

Answer: 1

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

Answer: B

Flashcard 277: In **xenodiagnosis**, which organism is intentionally infected by a suspected host to allow a pathogenic agent to multiply and be identified?

Answer: Vector

Flashcard 278: 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 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: What are the contents and indication of the **Blue Kit** (Kit 4) in the syndromic management of STIs? Is partner treatment required?

Answer: **Contents:** 1. Tab. **Azithromycin** (1g) - Single oral dose 2. Cap. **Doxycycline** (100mg) - Twice daily for 15 days **Indication:** Genital Ulcer Disease (non-herpetic) in patients allergic to Penicillin. **Partner Treatment:** Required.

Extra: **NACO Syndromic Management Kits for STIs/RTIs:** - **Kit 1 (Grey):** Urethral/Cervical discharge (Azithromycin + Cefixime) - **Kit 2 (Green):** Vaginal discharge (Secnidazole + Fluconazole) - **Kit 3 (White):** Genital ulcer, non-herpetic (Penicillin G + Azithromycin) - **Kit 4 (Blue):** Genital ulcer, non-herpetic, Penicillin allergic (Doxycycline + Azithromycin) - **Kit 5 (Red):** Genital ulcer, herpetic (Acyclovir) - **Kit 6 (Yellow):** Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Cefixime + Metronidazole + Doxycycline) - **Kit 7 (Black):** Inguinal bubo (Doxycycline + Azithromycin)