Common Infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: Gonorrhoea presents with _____ discharge & dysuria

Answer: thick purulent white/yellow-green

Flashcard 122: A pertussis booster (Tdap) is ideally given in pregnancy between _____ gestation to provide passive immunity to the newborn.

Answer: 27-36 weeks

Extra: While some guidelines (like the UK) suggest as early as 16 weeks, the standard international (WHO/CDC) and NEET PG/INI-CET relevant recommendation usually targets the 27-36 week window. Regardless of the specific week, the core concept is preventing neonatal pertussis through transplacental IgG transfer.

Flashcard 123: Oropharyngeal _____ presents with a creamy white "curd"-like plaques

Answer: candidiasis

Flashcard 124: _____ candidiasis may be seen in the immunocompromised or those using oral steroids

Answer: Oropharyngeal and oesophageal

Flashcard 125: _____ 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 126: _____ is the most common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis

Answer: Chlamydia

Flashcard 127: What is the management for vulvovaginal candidiasis? 1st-line: _____ Alternative: topical -azoles (creams & pessaries)

Answer: oral -azole

Flashcard 128: What is the management for chlamydia trachomatis? 1st-line: _____ Alternative: azithromycin (e.g. in pregnancy)

Answer: doxycycline

Flashcard 129: Incubation period for gonorrhoea is _____

Answer: 2-8 days

Flashcard 130: Oropharyngeal candidiasis caused by inhaled corticosteroids can be reduced with _____

Answer: rinsing their mouth & spitting