Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

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

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

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

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with an O2 requirement? _____

A +ve RPR or VDRL indicates _____ or false +ve

_____ investigations are done for suspected syphilis or patients who meet the screening criteria

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

Hint: respiratory support

A +ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or previous syphilis

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

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