Diseases

Question 1

Streptococcus pneumonia

Moraxella catarrhalis
Haemophilus influenzae

Earache, Redness of the eardrum, Leakage of pus or blood from the ears, Fever
Transmission Noncommunicable

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; Treating colds
with decongestants to reduce mucus buildup in
Eustachian tubes to reduce infection incidence

Answer 1

Otitis Media

Amoxicillin

Question 2

Bordetella pertussis

Catarrhal stage: Cold-like symptoms
Paroxysmal stage: Intense coughing (gasping
for air) → Induce convulsions
Convalescent stage: Less frequent coughing
spells; Lasts up to 3 months
Transmission Respiratory droplets, Drect contact

DtaP vaccine

Answer 2

PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH)

Erythromycin, Clarithromycin or
Azithromycin

Question 3

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Cough, Blood-tinged sputum, Fever, Night
sweats, Fatigue, Weight loss,
Respiratory droplets

BCG vaccine

Answer 3

Tuberculosis

Isoniazid, Rifampin, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide

Question 4

Haemophilus influenzae

Fever, Chills, Sweating, Coughing, Chest pain,
Shortness of breath; Sometimes (headache,
muscle pain, fatigue)

Hib conjugate vaccine

Answer 4

Haemophilus Pneumonia(Typical)

Cephalosporins and Quinolones

Question 5

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Sudden high fever, Episodes of shaking chills,
Cough, Chest pain, Shortness of breath,
Disorientation, Rust-colored & blood-tinged
sputum

PCV-7 (Prevnar) vaccine, PCV-13 (Prevnar 13)
vaccine

Answer 5

Pneumococcal Pneumonia (typical)

Cephalosporins, Penicillin

Question 6

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Cold-like symptoms, persistent dry cough, mild fatigue
Respiratory droplets

Handwashing

Answer 6

Walking Pneumonia (atypical)

Macrolides

Question 7

Clamydophila pneumoniae

Sore throat progressed to cough that lasts up to 6 months
Respiratory droplets

Handwashing

Answer 7

Chlamydophila Pneumonia (atypical)

Macrolides, fluoroquinolones, or tetracycline drugs

Question 8

Legionella pneumophila

High fever, cough, potentially severe atypical pneumonia
Aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water

Proper A/C cleaning

Answer 8

Legionnaires’ Disease (atypical)

Quinolones or Macrolides

Question 9

Legionella pneumophila

Mild flu-like illness, cough, vomiting, diarrhea
aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water

Proper A/C cleaning

Answer 9

Pontiac Fever (atypical)

Quinolones or Macrolides

Question 10

Francisella tularensis

Sore throat, swelling or lymph nodes, sudden fever, chills, aches, headache, joint pain, dry cough, progressive weakness
aerosolized bacteria

Investigational vaccine for people at high risk

Answer 10

Tularemia (atypical)

Aminoglycosides