Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Histoplasmosis prophylaxis in HIV/AIDS patients is started at CD4+ counts < _____, using itraconazole

Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis has a(n) _____ course that occurs over a period of one to two weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, malaise, and headache.

Paths of Progression after Primary Mycobacteria tuberculosis infection: _____ infection, which occurs by reactivated infection due to immunosuppression (HIV, old age, cancer, etc)

_____ due to Bartonella henselae presents with axillary or cervical lymphadentitis

Cystitis is characterized by _____ urine with > 10 WBCs/hpf (urinalysis)

Babesiosis has a worse presentation in _____ patients, which commonly results from sickle cell disease

_____ syphilis can present with aortitis, particularly of the ascending thoracic aorta

_____ is a virus that can cause acute bronchitis, eventually leading to ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)

What are the indications for percutaneous aspiration in amoebic liver abscess? (5)-Large abscesses (>_____ cm)-Lack of response to medical therapy (in 5 days)-Suspicion of superinfection-Abscesses of the left lobe of the liver at risk for rupture into the pericardium-Uncertain diagnosis

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