General Information - Infectious Diseases Flashcards
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Components of an Infectious Diseases History (8)
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PC HPC Epidemiological History - travel (where and when), vaccine and prophylaxis history, occupation, food and drink, recreational, sexual, animal contacts, special medical procedures, contacts. PMH - relevant DH FH SH - Occupation SE
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Commonest Travel IDs
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Diarrhoea RTI - Legionella UTIs Soft tissue infections (insect bites) Hepatitis A
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What can you get from Cats?
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Toxoplasma (HIV), Bartonella, Pasteurella
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What would you include in the Past Medical History?
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Head injury - meningitis Cancer - + treatment immunosuppresive Splenectomy Dentistry - endocarditis Previous history of infectious disease