Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards
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Syphilis is more prevalent in _____
Hint: gender
A false -ve RPR or VDRL can be caused by _____ or late infection (when antibody levels wane)
Aortitis in tertiary syphilis has a "_____" appearance
A +ve RPR or VDRL indicates _____ or false +ve
_____ is classically associated with an erythema migrans rash described as a 'bulls-eye' at the site of a tick bite around 1-4 weeks after
If there is still a strong suspicion of Lyme disease in patients with a -ve antibody ELISA test who have been symptomatic for ≥12 weeks → _____
What is the initial management of osteomyelitis with signs of sepsis? _____
What is the management for severe P. falciparum malaria? _____
What is the management for P. falciparum malaria? _____
What is the definitive management of osteomyelitis? _____
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