Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

Syphilis is transmitted through _____ or transplacentally

Syphilis is more prevalent in _____

Hint: gender

_____ 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

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with mechanical ventilation? _____

_____, including EIA and TPPA, tests directly for antibodies against Treponema pallidum

_____ syphilis can present with gummas that are soft growths with firm necrotic centres

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

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

_____ and tissue cultures are taken for gangrene (especially infectious gangrene)