Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 321: When the prevelance of trachoma in an area is >10% _____ strategy is employed

Answer: SAFE

Flashcard 322: The size of particles in droplet _____ is less than 5 μm.

Answer: nuclei

Extra: • Droplets: > 5 μm in size; they settle quickly (within 1-2 meters). • Droplet nuclei: < 5 μm in size; they remain suspended in the air and can travel long distances.

Flashcard 323: Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted by which vector?_____

Answer: Culex mosquito

Flashcard 324: What age is the high risk group for influenza?_____

Answer: ≥ 65 years

Flashcard 325: In larva currens, the larval track progresses at approximately _____ cm/hr

Answer: 10

Flashcard 326: What are the contents of the **Red Kit** (Kit 5) for syndromic management of STIs?

Answer: Tab. **Acyclovir** 400 mg thrice daily for 7 days. Partner Rx: Treated only if lesions are present.

Extra: The **Red Kit (Kit 5)** is used for the syndromic management of **Herpetic Genital Ulcers**. **Summary of NACO STI Kits:** - **Kit 1 (Grey):** Urethral/Cervical discharge (Azithromycin + Cefixime) - **Kit 2 (Green):** Vaginal discharge (Secnidazole + Fluconazole) - **Kit 3 (White):** Non-herpetic ulcer (Benzathine Penicillin + Azithromycin) - **Kit 4 (Blue):** Non-herpetic ulcer for Penicillin allergic (Doxycycline + Azithromycin) - **Kit 5 (Red):** Herpetic ulcer (Acyclovir) - **Kit 6 (Yellow):** Lower abdominal pain/PID (Cefixime + Metronidazole + Doxycycline) - **Kit 7 (Black):** Inguinal Bubo (Azithromycin + Doxycycline)

Flashcard 327: Cryptosporidium parvum is classified as category _____ bioterroism agent

Answer: B

Flashcard 328: Reverse cold chain procedure is carried out in cases of surveillance for _____

Answer: acute flaccid paralysis

Flashcard 329: _____ are those who had a subclinical infection and developed carrier state without suffering from overt disease

Answer: Healthy carriers

Flashcard 330: Therapy in an asymptomatic individual with evidence of infection is called as _____ therapy

Answer: Preemptive