Climate Change and Disease Patterns — Flashcards

Climate Change and Disease Patterns — Flashcards

Climate Change and Disease Patterns — Flashcards
#1

LDH levels rise _____ hours after an MI and peak at 3-6 days

#2

What is the demographic affected by Moyamoya disease?_____

#3

Giardia (parasite) commonly presents with bloating, _____ and foul-smelling diarrhea

#4

Pneumonia due to Moraxella catarrhalis is likely to be associated with underlying _____ or smoking.

#5

Achlorhydria can result in abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, malabsorption, _____ anemia and infections by vibrio species

#6

The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a response to the release of endotoxin-like factors from the lysis of _____ organisms that manifests as fevers, chills, and myalgias.

#7

Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Lung Disease may arise due to _____ of lung parenchyma (e.g. COPD / Interstitial lung disease) or hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (e.g. obstructive sleep apnea, high altitude)

#8

Clostridium difficile and HSV are an _____ cause of post-HSCT infection

#9

The most common form of heart disease associated with HIV infection is _____

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