Common Infections — Flashcards

Osteomyelitis in diabetics presents as a non-healing ulcer with a +ve "_____" test.

Hint: bedside test

Spot diagnosis = _____

Screening for _____ is required before using primaquine due to risk of haemolysis

X-rays show no findings in osteomyelitis < _____ days

Drugs used for malaria chemoprophylaxis: _____

Hint: 4 main drugs

Redness or a local skin reaction to a tick bite after 1 day _____ erythema migrans

Hint: Is/Is not

What is the initial imaging for osteomyelitis? _____

_____ is caused by Borrelia Burgdoferi

Osteomyelitis presents with localised _____, warmth, & oedema with systemic fever & malaise

What is the initial management approach for a stable patient with suspected osteomyelitis?