Common Infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 131: What is the first-line management for esophageal candidiasis? _____

Answer: Oral Fluconazole (systemic -azole)

Extra: - **First-line:** Oral Fluconazole (200–400 mg) for 14–21 days. - **Fluconazole-refractory:** Itraconazole solution or Voriconazole. - **Severe/unresponsive:** Echinocandins (e.g., Caspofungin) or Amphotericin B.

Flashcard 132: _____ is a common STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Answer: Gonorrhoea

Flashcard 133: A young female presents with dysuria, on urine culture there are WBC without bacterial growth. What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Answer: Chlamydia trachomatis or N. gonorrhoeae causing sterile pyuria

Flashcard 134: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal (yeast) infection associated with a vaginal pH _____

Answer: <4.5

Flashcard 135: Route of transmission for pertussis is via _____

Answer: respiratory droplets

Flashcard 136: Asymptomatic presentations of gonorrhoea predominantly occur in _____

Answer: females

Flashcard 137: _____ white plaques can be easily scraped off

Answer: Oral candidiasis

Flashcard 138: Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes are: _____; D-K; L1, L2, L3

Answer: A, B, C

Flashcard 139: Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a gram _____ diplococci

Answer: -ve

Flashcard 140: Pertussis most commonly occurs in _____ especially if they are unvaccinated

Answer: infants (<1yr)