Common Infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 111: _____ candidiasis may be seen in the immunocompromised or those using oral steroids

Answer: Oropharyngeal and oesophageal

Flashcard 112: Vulvovaginal candidiasis presents with pruritis, dysuria, dyspareunia and "_____" discharge

Answer: cottage-cheese

Flashcard 113: _____ for pertussis is given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years (standard schedule)

Answer: DTaP

Extra: Pertussis vaccination is typically administered as part of the DTaP/Tdap or DPT combination vaccine. • Primary series: 3 doses • Boosters: 2 doses Note: Schedules vary by country (e.g., India uses 6-10-14 weeks; USA/UK use 2-4-6 months).

Flashcard 114: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis should be investigated for _____

Answer: diabetes mellitus

Flashcard 115: Rapid antigenic variation of pili in gonorrhoea makes patients susceptible to _____

Answer: reinfection

Flashcard 116: What is the management for vulvovaginal candidiasis? 1st-line: _____ Alternative: topical -azoles (creams & pessaries)

Answer: oral -azole

Flashcard 117: Oral/vulvovagnitis candidiasis is a clinical diagnosis but _____ can be done to identify pseudohyphae

Answer: wet mount microscopy w/KOH preparation

Flashcard 118: Gonorrhoea is transmitted through _____ or vertical transmission during delivery

Answer: sexual contact (vaginal, anal, oral)

Flashcard 119: The preferred investigation for Chlamydia in females is _____ taken from a vulvovaginal swab.

Answer: NAAT

Flashcard 120: Whooping cough is worse at _____

Answer: night