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Where do polymixins work? How do they work?

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Only work on gram negative bacterias Outer membrane
Work on LPS
They bind to the lipid A component of LPS
They increases the outermembranes permeability

May also interact with the cytoplasmic, inner membrane
Interact with phospholipids here and increase permeability

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What’s the difference between polyenes and polymixins?

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Polymixins work in bacteria (antibiotic)
Polyenes work in fungi (antifungal)
Both Work on cell membranes/ outer membrane

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How could a bacteria become resistant to polymixin antibiotics ?

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A change in the LPS of the bacteria (in the lipid A component) results in polymyxins being unable to bind.
This resistance is quite rare

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Where in a bacteria does chloramphenicol act?

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Bacterial ribosomes
It binds to the 50S subunit and decreases peptide bond formation between amino acids so inhibits bacteria protein synthesis

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How could a bacteria become resistant to chloramphenicol?

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Through CAT genes
Chloramphenicol Acyl transferase genes
This enzyme will inactivate chloramphenicol

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What antibiotic targets the nucleoid in bacterial cells?

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Trimethoprim

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How does trimethoprim work?

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Works in the nucleus
It inhibits dihydrofolate reductase enzyme
This enzyme is needed to convert dihydrofolic acid into trihydrofolate, and trihydrofolic acid is needed to make bases in the bacteria. So it stops bacterial DNA being formed.

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How could a bacteria become resistant to trimethoprim?

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Alterations in dihydrofolate reductase enzyme so that trimethoprim can no longer bind
Also alterations in the uptake of the antibiotic into the bacteria

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Glycopeptides act at the cell wall of bacteria. How do they work?

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Bind to the d-ala d-ala sequence
Therefore inhibit binding of more monomers to the peptidoglycan chains; stop these stop these from Crosslinking so decrease stability in the cell wall of bacteria

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How could a bacteria become resistant to glycopeptides?

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Mutation in d-ala d-ala becoming d-ala d-lactate
Glycopeptides can no longer bind

This mutation is common in Enterococci

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What bacteria cause catheter associated UTIs? Which is most common?

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E.coli (most common)
Enterococcus faecilis (quite common)
Both these are from the gut
Staph epidermis, staph aureus (quite common)
Psudomonas
Klebsiella
Proteus
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What do we use to treat catheter associated UTIs?

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All the bacteria that cause this are a mixture of gram positive and negative. Therefore need to treat with broad spectrum antibiotics.
IV antibiotics used:
Gentamicin (1st choice) + amoxicillin and Coamoxiclav to fight resistant bacteria
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Vancomycin
Ciprofloxacin

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What TYPICAL agents cause community aquired pneumonia?

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Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophillus influenza
Streptococcus pyogenes

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What ATYPICAL agents may cause intracellular infections?

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Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Chlamydia pneumonia

Cause intracellular infections so need to choose antibiotics that GET into cells

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What Do we use to treat community aquired pneumonia?

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Amoxicillin/ co-amoxiclav orally

Or if patient is allergic to penicillin: Clarithromycin
Doxycycline

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What is Cellulits?

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Inflammation of the skin
May occur from an insect bite
Or an operation opening up the skin

Could get in the blood stream and affect the heart: endocarditic Cellulitis

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What organisms cause cellulitis?

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Staph aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Staph epidermis
(Remember it’s the staphs and streps: common on the skin!!)

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What do we use to treat cellulitis ?

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Flucloxacillin (oral/ IV)
Vancomycin (IV)

Could maybe chose Clarithromycin or doxycycline or penicillin V

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What microorganisms can cause acute exacerbations in COPD?

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Haemophilus influenzae
Streptoccocus pneumonia
Staph aureus

Remember it’s the ones you’d expect in the lungs: influenzae and pneumonia

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What can we use to treat COPD?

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Doxycycline good as it works against all three

Amoxicillin (if you suspect resistance then give co-amoxiclav which contains a beta lactamase inhibitor)

Clarithromycin

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal chord. It is rarely caused by bacteria, but when it does, what happens if you don’t treat it rapidly with antibiotics?

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Death

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Where do bacteria invade in meningitis?

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It is inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord
They invade the back of the throat, pass into the blood stream and invade the CSF

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Bacteria that cause meningitis live in the back of the nose and throat in 1/10 people.

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But most people who carry these bacteria become immune to them so they don’t usually cause disease.
The germs can be spread by secretions from nose and throat. But must have had close contact with the person or occasionally passed through respiratory droplets

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Symptoms of meningitis occur suddenly after an incubation period of ______ days

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1-3 days

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What does the rash look like that's associated with meningitis?
Rash of tiny red/ purple pin prick spots May spread to look like fresh burning If you press on the rash- it doesn't go away!! It's a result from bleeding capillaries close to the surface, as bacteria release toxins in the blood which break down blood vessel walls
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What is meningococcal septicaemia?
Blood poisoning Occurs when bacteria in the blood multiply uncontrollably Meningococcal disease can appear as meningococcal meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia Or a combination of both of these
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What will very severe cases of meningitis go on to cause?
Hearing loss Damage to the brain Learning impairments Epilepsy What can septicemia cause in the long run? Scarring to skin Amputations
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What is first line treatment if bacterial meningitis is suspected?
High dose benzyl penicillin IV Or a high dose 3rd generation cephalosporin such as ceftriaxone (IV) or cefotaxime (IV)
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What shall I use to treat meningitis if my patient has anaphylaxis with penicillins or rash with cephalosporins?
IV chloramphenicol 12.5mg/kg QDS
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Why is benzyl penicillium a good first line treatment for bacterial meningitis?
It has a broad spectrum Rapidly absorbed into blood stream Non toxic at high concentration Good penetration into CSF This is the same for cephalosporins
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What is the most common bacteria causing meningitis?
Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal meningitis) most common Type B accounts for most cases Mostly in under 5 years olds or 15-24s It's a gram negative bacteria so uses LPS LIpid A which is very toxic so can cause septic shock
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What other bacteria can cause meningitis?
``` Streptococcus pneumonia (2nd most common) In under 2s and over 65s and immunocompromised It's the most dangerous type: 20% mortality whereas N.menigtiis is 10% ``` Haemophilus influenza B in under 5s ``` Less common: Staph aureus Listeria monocytogenes Mycobacterium tuberculosis E.coli ```
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What antibiotic can we use for N.meningitis?
Penicillin G or ampicillin Or if penicillin resistant: use 3rd generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone or cefotaxime Sensitive to both these: then chloramphenicol
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What can we treat strep pneumonia bacterial meningitis with?
Ceftriaxone or cefotaxime IV | If penicillin resistant or pneumonococci suspected add in rifampicin or vancomycin
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Sometimes with bacterial meningitis, relatives should be treated as prophylaxis. What can be given as prophylaxis for N.meningitis?
Rifampicin Or ciprofloxacin These are different to the actual treatments as we want to decrease chance of resistance
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What prophylaxis can be used for bacteria caused by s. Pneumoniae?
No prophylaxis
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What prophylaxis should be given for haemophilus influzae meningitis?
If patient lives with unvaccinated child under 4, the entire household should be given Rifampicin as prophylaxis
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What vaccines are available for meningitis?
``` HiB vaccine (H. Influenzae type B) N.meningitidis Type C (Men C) N. Meningitidis type A, C, Y, W135 N. Meningitidis type B S.pneumonia vaccines ```
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What are the S.pneumonia vaccines?
``` Polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) Not used in under 2s Good for over 65s Pneumonococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) Given IM. At 2,4 and 13 months old ```
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You can also get viral meningitis. Is this as bad as bacterial?
``` No! A lot more common Slower onset Less severe No rash Lasts up to 3 weeks Self limiting: no real treatment, just get better yourself ```
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Why do viruses produce less of an inflammatory response than bacteria?
Because viruses are usually present inside cells Not visible to phagocytic macrophages Macrophages aren't activated to same extent Less inflammatory cytokines produced May be released into the blood but they rapidly reinfect other cells so are hidden again!
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What viruses may cause meningitis?
Enteroviruses Such as coxsackie virus (most common) found in intestines and faeces/ sewage Echovirus
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Meningitis may also sometimes be caused by fungus. Examples?
This is VERY rare Candidia albicans - espesh in babies of very low birth weight Cryptococcus neoformans: causes of most fungal meningitis Normally only develops in people with deficient immune systems Treat with amphotericin B, fluticytosine and fluconazole Histoplasma: can cause meningitis is immuno-deficient patients
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One of the adverse effects of methotrexate, taken in RA, is stomatitis and mouth ulceration. 1) how often do RA patients usually take methotrexate? 2) what can be given to prevent the serious adverse effects of methotrexate?
Methotrexate taken WEEKLY Folic acid used at an agreed time before or after the weekly methotrexate dose.
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Why does methotrexate have general toxicity?
Because it effects all rapidly dividing cells
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What is the tuberculosis vaccine commonly given?
BCG vaccine Consider in under 35s going to live or work in endemic areas Administer after negative Mantoux test (6 pricks in wrist)
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What's the vaccine commonly given for Hep A?
``` Monovalent vaccine (Havrix) Hep A Is spread by faecal oral route. Eg shellfish ```
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How is hep B spread? What is the vaccine usually given?
Exposure to infected blood or body fluids Energix B usually given Can take up to 6 months to reach immunity
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What's the vaccine against meningitis ?
Meningitis A and C combines vaccine | Rapid immunity provided, long lasting: boosters given every 5 years if at continued risk
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How many vaccinations of tetanus is considered to give life long immunity?
5
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What is rabies?
Viral encephalomyelitits caused by members if the lyssavirus genus Usually fatal By bites and scratches from animals
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What is tick-borne encephalitis?
Caused by the flavivirus carried by ticks or unpasteurised milk Vaccinate anyone going to warm forested areas Remove ticks ASAP with straight tweezers
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When is the typhoid vaccination advised?
For areas where sanitation standards may be poor
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What's the typhoid vaccine?
Live attenuated oral vaccine (Ty21a) Give 3 doses on alternate days Give at least 3 days before starting malaria prophylaxis Avoid antibacterials 3 days before and after 3,3,3!!
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When to give yellow fever vaccine?
Vaccinate those travelling to endemic areas at least 10 days before travel 10 years immunity
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What vaccines are recommended for those travelling to Egypt?
Hep A, hep B Rabies Tetanus Typhoid
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What's the ABCD of malaria prophylaxis?
Awareness Bite protection Chemoprophylaxis Diagnosis
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What the first line prophylaxis of malaria?
Chloroquine (or proguanil)
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What's second and third line prophylaxis of malaria?
Second line: chloroquine PLUS proguanil Third line: mefloquine Or doxycycline or malarone
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What is mefloquine contraindicated in?
Epilepsy It has some serious CNS side effects like hallucinations
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What's a good insect repellent to use?
Diethyltoluamide (DEET) 50% | Apply every 4 hours
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Is malaria prophylaxis required for Egypt?
No risk currently | Beaut precautions essential
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What are some of the possible bacterial causes of diahorrea?
``` Salmonella Shigella Campylobacter E. coli C. Difficile ```
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What Protozoa may cause diahorrea?
Giardia Cryptosporidium Entamoeba histolytica
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Whats the incubation period of giardia? What do we treat it with?
5- 25 days | Treat with metronidazole
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What's the incubation period of c.difficile and what can we treat it with?
A few days | Metronidazole and vancomycin
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What's the incubation period of campylobacter? What can we treat it with?
2-11 days | Erythromycin
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Hepatitis C is a single stranded RNA virus belonging to the Flaivirdae family. It can take up to ___ months to develop antibodies post infection
3 months
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How is hepatitis C spread?
Through bodily fluids | So those most at risk are those who share needles or are exposed to infected blood
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Why may people who received blood transfusions before 1991 still be at risk of developing hepatitis C?
It can lie dormant for 30-40 years
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There are two forms of chronic hepatitis, chronic persistent and chronic active. What's the difference?
Chronic persistent: minimal degree of inflammation Follows a benign course You become an active carrier: I,e you're infective to others Chronic active: continual destruction of hepatocytes People become ill with liver disease
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What's the course of illness with hepatitis C?
Acute infection- can be cured | But then further hepatocyte damage could lead to fibrosis , cirrhosis of the liver and cancer of the liver
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``` Lichen planus Rhumatoid arthritis Cryoglobulinaemic Vasculitis Sjögren's syndrome (dry eyes and mouth) Are all what? ```
Extra manifestations of hepatitis C
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Hep C: Genotype 1, 4, 5 ,6 usually classed together
Genotypes 2, 3 usually classed together
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Which forms of hepatitis are you more at risk of getting when travelling?
Hepatitis A and B | So get vaccines!
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Treating hepatitis C: how do we reduce the viral load?
Using interferon (peginterferon alpha) use in combo with Ribavirin Or protease inhibitors Standard is 48 weeks of treatment
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What's a common side effect with peginterferon?
Depression
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What combination therapy may we use for hepatitis C?
Peg interferon in combo with ribavirin This will decrease mortality But increase risks of adverse effects
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We have seen protease inhibitors crop up twice so far in this course. What two viruses are they against?
HIV | Hepatitis C
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Why may glucocorticoids be used in Hep C?
To treat the underlying disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and sjorgrens syndrome
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What types of typhoid vaccines are there?
Vi vaccine: SINGLE INJECTION for over 2 years old. Ty21a: 3 capsules to take on alternate days. Not for under 6's Combined typhoid and HEP A vaccines for over 15 yr olds
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Which is the most effective typhoid vaccine?
Vi vaccine generally more effective Lasts around 3 years then need a booster Ty21a lasts around 1 year Ideally these should be given around 1 month before travel
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Malarone is licensed as a malaria vaccine for trips lasting up to _______
28 days
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Do not use doxycycline (malaria prophylaxis) in....?
Under 12 years or pregnancy !!
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Which malaria prevention is safe in pregnancy ?
Chloroquine Also proguanil
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What's the deal with mefloquine as malaria prevention?
If it's not been used before, use 3 weeks before travel to detect for side effects (CNS side effects like bad dreams) then there's time for adjustment. Don't use in depression or schizophrenia Not licensed in Britain for use for over 1 year
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What is miliara rubra?
Prickly heat
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Where should insulin be kept on planes?
It will freeze and denature in the hold | So should be kept with you with all other medicines
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What can cause travellers diahorrea?
E. coli Salmonella Parasites such as Giardia Viruses such as norovirus
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When should we not treat travellers diahorrea with eg Loperimide?
In under 2s If there's blood or mucus in the stool High fever Severe abdominal pain
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What antibiotics can we use to treat travellers diahorrea?
Ciprofloxacin Azithromycin Rifaximin
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What antibiotics can we use to prevent travellers diahorrea?
Ciprofloxacin | Rifaximin
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What can bismuth subsalicylate be used for?
A non-antibiotic prophylaxis of travellers diahorrea Can cause blackening of the stool or tongue Don't use for over 3,weeks
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What's giardiasis caused by?
Giardia lamblia or giardia duodenalis
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What's the incubation period of guardiasis?
9-15 days | So diahorrea may not start for a couple of weeks from when the traveller returns

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