Micro MedGems Flashcards
Leptopirosis transmission?
Rat urine
In immunocompetent patients, what is the typical presentation of listeriosis?
Gastroenteritis
Listeriosis = disseminated listeria monocytogenes infection
Organism causing lyme disease
Borrelia burgdorferi
What organism is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection Chancroid, which causes multiple painful ulcers?
Haemophilus ducreyi
What is the name of the neurological sign of a pupil that accommodates, but does not react to light?
Argyll Robertson pupil
Commonly seen in neurosyphilis
What is the manifestation of leptospirosis?
Commonly seen in farmers (bacterial)
Kidney damage
Liver damage
What is the full scientific name of the organism responsible for syphillis?
Treponema pallidum
What is a Jarisch Herxheimer reaction?
Patients with spirocheates who have abx treatment (leptospirosis, borellia burgdorferi, syphilis)
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Hypotension
What condition is a fetus at risk of if its mother is infected by Parvovirus B19?
Hydrops fetalis
What viral protein is responsible for the virulence and tropism of SARS-CoV-2?
Spike protein
A patient undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation requires a blood transfusion.
All blood products are routinely screened for HIV, Hepatitis B and C.
What other virus must be screened for in the donor blood products prior to giving it to this patient?
Cytomegalovirus
What is the host protein required for entry of SARS-CoV-2 into human cells?
Angiotensin converting enzyme 2
What test is typically used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on a nasopharyngeal swab?
Polymerase chain reaction
What family of virus does dengue virus belong to?
Flaviviridae
What’s the most common cause of mild URTI?
Rhinovirus
Cervical lymphadenopathy and tonsilar exudate would indicate bacterial infection