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Decks in this class (40)

Miscellaneous
What class of antibiotics is most...,
Which antibiotic class is commonl...,
What type of bacteria do metronid...
38  cards
Amoebic infection
What is gastroenteritis 1,
What are common causes of gastroe...,
What is giardiasis 3
8  cards
Helminth infections - Parasitic worm
What are threadworms and how are ...,
What is the first line treatment ...,
How can threadworm infections be ...
10  cards
Chlamydia
In men which part of the urogenit...,
In women which parts of the uroge...,
What is chlamydia 3
14  cards
Drugs
Name four common indications for ...,
How do tetracyclines work 2,
Are tetracyclines bactericidal or...
120  cards
Gonorrhoea
What bacterium causes gonorrhoea 1,
Which mucous membranes are primar...,
What are complications of untreat...
15  cards
Syphilis
What bacterium causes syphilis 1,
How is syphilis most commonly tra...,
What are the stages of early syph...
10  cards
Pelvic inflammatory disease
What is pelvic inflammatory disea...,
Who is most commonly affected by ...,
What are common causes of pid 3
11  cards
Epididymitis
What is epididymitis 1,
What are the common symptoms of e...,
When is emergency hospital admiss...
9  cards
Insect bites and stings
What are common complications of ...,
What severe systemic reaction can...,
When should immediate hospital ad...
10  cards
Cough
What is a cough 1,
How is cough classified based on ...,
What is the most common cause of ...
20  cards
Sore throat
What is acute pharyngitis 1,
What is tonsillitis 2,
What usually causes an acute sore...
15  cards
Chest infections (bronchitis and pneumonia)
What is acute bronchitis 1,
What is the first line advice for...,
What self care treatments can be ...
19  cards
Protozoal infection (inc Malaria)
What organism causes trichomonias...,
Name three complications of trich...,
What is the most common non viral...
34  cards
Slapped cheek (Parvovirus B19 infection)
What is another name for the illn...,
Who is most commonly affected by ...,
Is parvovirus b19 usually serious...
9  cards
Respiratory syncytial virus - RSV
What does rsv stand for 1,
Which age group is most commonly ...,
What are two major respiratory co...
9  cards
Lyme disease
What bacterium causes lyme disease 1,
How is lyme disease transmitted 2,
What is erythema migrans 3
8  cards
Cellulitis
What is cellulitis 1,
Name common symptoms of cellulitis 2,
Name complications of cellulitis 3
9  cards
Bacterial Vaginosis
What causes bacterial vaginosis bv 1,
What vaginal ph is typically seen...,
How is bv diagnosed 3
10  cards
Bronchiectasis
What is bronchiectasis 1,
What are hallmark symptoms of bro...,
When should bronchiectasis be sus...
11  cards
Fungal skin infections
What is the proper medical name f...,
What type of organism causes tine...,
What is tinea corporis 3
26  cards
Vaginal candidiasis
What is the most common cause of ...,
What is vulvitis 2,
Do asymptomatic candida colonisat...
18  cards
Oral candidiasis
What type of organism is candida 1,
Name 3 common types of oral candi...,
Name 4 risk factors for oral cand...
19  cards
Whooping cough
What bacterium typically causes w...,
How is whooping cough transmitted 2,
What is the incubation period for...
12  cards
Influenza
Which type of influenza is most v...,
How is influenza transmitted 2,
What is the typical incubation pe...
24  cards
Clostridioides difficile
What is the main mechanism by whi...,
Name 4 antibiotic classes most co...,
What are key non antibiotic risk ...
16  cards
Endocarditis
What is infective endocarditis 1,
Name 3 key risk factors for endoc...,
Why are iv drug users at risk of ...
8  cards
Scarlet fever
What is the causative organism of...,
What is the characteristic featur...,
What is the typical incubation pe...
10  cards
Glandular fever (mononucleosis)
What virus most commonly causes g...,
How is ebv typically transmitted 2,
What is the incubation period for...
10  cards
Rubella
What type of infection is rubella 1,
What is the typical severity of r...,
What are the main symptoms of rub...
9  cards
Sepsis
What is sepsis 1,
How does septic shock differ from...,
What non specific symptoms might ...
7  cards
Tuberculosis
What bacterium causes tuberculosis 1,
How is tuberculosis transmitted 2,
What are the two main types of tb 3
21  cards
MRSA
What does mrsa stand for 1,
Which antibiotic class is mrsa pa...,
Name 3 types of infections mrsa c...
13  cards
Hepatitis
What is hepatitis 1,
What are the common causes of hep...,
How is hepatitis a transmitted an...
7  cards
COVID
How is covid 19 primarily transmi...,
Name common symptoms of covid 19 2,
What atypical symptoms might elde...
10  cards
Meningitis
What is bacterial meningitis 1,
How is bacterial meningitis trans...,
Which type of bacterial meningiti...
7  cards
H. pylori
Name two malignancies associated ...,
What is the effect of combining n...,
When should h pylori testing be d...
9  cards
Herpesvirus infections
Which hsv serotype mainly causes ...,
Which hsv serotype is most common...,
Are topical antivirals routinely ...
10  cards
HIV
What cells does hiv primarily tar...,
What criteria define the progress...,
What are the main goals of antire...
12  cards
Urinary tract infections
What is the most common causative...,
In which group should asymptomati...,
What is d mannose and how might i...
17  cards

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