Common Infections — Flashcards

Plasmodium _____ is the most common non-falciparum species

Plasmodium species is diagnosed with _____ stained with Giemsa

Primary genital herpes has a ↑ high risk of _____

HSV-2 is primarily transmitted through _____

Which genital infection is characterized by dysuria, tender, small ulcers with an erythematous base and mild lymphadenopathy? _____

On palpation, patients with malaria can have _____, particularly in chronic or repeated malaria

HSV-1 (oral herpes) is a clinical diagnosis, but can be definitively diagnosed with _____

Hint: gold standard

An estimated ~_____% of people under 50 years have HSV-1 and ~13% have HSV-2

Primary infection of HSV-1 typically manifests as _____

_____ is a painful hand vesicle that occurs when the skin comes in contact with HSV-1 or HSV-2 (common in dentists)