Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

_____ syphilis can cause Argyll Robertson pupil, where the pupil accommodates to near objects but does NOT react to light

Penicillin G is given to a patient with syphilis. They develop fever, chills, & myalgias within 12-48 hours. What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

Patients with COVID-19 should be advised to avoid _____ as their coughing will be less effective

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with NO O2 requirement? _____

Syphilis is transmitted through _____ or transplacentally

A +ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or previous syphilis

What is the first-line management for early (1° & 2°) syphilis? _____

-ve NTT and -ve TP indicates _____ or too early to detect

COVID-19 patients who are hypoxic despite NIV may be managed with _____

Hint: respiratory support

What is the first-line management for late (3°) syphilis? _____