infectious Flashcards
1
Q
investigations for pneumonia
A
Pneumonia standard investigations - blood cultures(best test) , sputum c and m , culture of pleural fluid , swab or sputum pcr
Direct tests - PCR or antigen tests - determine has virus
Indirect tests- serology - see if immune system has a response to this specific pathogen
2
Q
if legionella is suspected what abx can you add to regime
A
levofloxacin
3
Q
Sewage workers are at risk of
A
leptospirosis
