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Infectious Diseases History
There are always system specific ...,
Presenting complaint symptoms wha...,
Presenting complaint symptoms mal...
10  cards
Fever
Above what temp is someone classe...,
Why do we get a fever it is a nor...,
Where can temp be measured this i...
13  cards
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphangitis what is it what bact...,
What is lymphoedema wendy williams,
Causes of regional lymphadenopathy
5  cards
Tuberculosis (TB)
What pathogen causes it,
How is it transmitted where does ...,
Pathophysiology primary infection...
18  cards
Influenza
How many types of infleunza virus...,
Influenza a vs b which one is mor...,
Epidemiology why does the inciden...
7  cards
HIV
What does it stand for,
Pathophysiology how is it transmi...,
Why is hiv so difficult to manage
19  cards
HIV - Virology and Treatment
Virology of hiv initial infection...,
Acute hiv retroviral syndrome why...,
Knowing the virology pathophysiol...
4  cards
(Non) AIDS defining illnesses
Non aids defining illnesses what ...,
Aids defining illnesses what type...
2  cards
Herpes Viruses
Herpes simplex virus hsv human he...,
Herpes simplex virus hsv human he...,
Herpes simplex virus hsv human he...
9  cards
Other viruses
Resp tract viruses name some viru...,
Human papilloma virus hpv what do...,
Measles what does nd mean how is ...
12  cards
Immunisations
Passive immunity what is natural ...,
Active immunity what is it what i...,
Why are those with immunosuppress...
3  cards
Fungi
Superficial cutaneous mycoses der...,
Superficial cutaneous mycoses sup...,
Superficial cutaneous mycoses how...
4  cards
Sexual History
Key symptoms what 4 key symptoms ...,
Key symptoms what symptoms do you...,
Exploring each symptom discharge ...
6  cards
STIs causing urethritis
Examination for males should the ...,
Examination for females what posi...,
Investigations collection for men...
14  cards
STIs causing anogenital lesions
Viral causes 3bacterial causes 1,
Genital warts what hpv viruses ca...,
Molluscum contagiosum pathogen ho...
13  cards
Fever in the returning traveller
What disease should be excluded i...,
History what should you ask about 11,
Examination rash what causes a ma...
8  cards
Malaria****
What is the name of the parasite ...,
Plasmodium life cycle how do the ...,
Plasmodium life cycle how does th...
14  cards
Lab Diagnosis of Blood Parasites
What are the 5 types,
Falciparum vivaxovale malariaekno...,
Lab tests fbcquantitative buffy c...
6  cards
Blood Films
Https wwwyoutubecom watch v naqtk...
1  cards
Mosquito-Borne Disease
What are mosquitos also referred ...,
Dengue fever what 2 continents ar...,
Dengue fever what is done to diag...
7  cards
Vector-Borne Disease
What animals can be vectors of di...,
Lyme disease it is infection of v...,
Lyme disease early localised 3 30...
8  cards
Zoonoses
Just read around online
1  cards
Dengue Fever
Epidemology where is it found eti...,
Clinical features classic dengue ...,
Diagnosis 1 5 days post onset of ...
5  cards
Viral Haemorrhagic Fever
What is it,
What main disease in africa could...,
Read around topic
3  cards
Rickettsia
What are the 3 main groups of ric...,
Epidemology what is the main sour...,
4 stages 1 what are the symptoms ...
9  cards
Gastroenteritis
What is dysentery how long does d...
1  cards
Infectious Mononucleosis
What is this also called,
What virus causes this,
Presentation what systemic sympto...
5  cards
Infection Control
5 moments of hand hygiene,
Hospital acquired infections how ...,
Commoner name some notifiable dis...
3  cards
Microbiology Lab Techniques
Gram stain principles why do gram...,
Technique how is a gram stain done,
Gram positive cocci shape shape a...
6  cards
Healthcare Related Infections
What is considered a healthcare r...,
What are some examples,
Why is infection control within a...
4  cards
Healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infection
What infection can a catheter cause,
What type of iv assess can cause ...,
Vap what does it stand for
5  cards
MRSA and CPE
What does mrsa and cpe stand for,
Mrsa what sort of infections can ...,
Cpe enterobacterales gram where d...
6  cards
C. Diff
C diff gram where does it reside ...,
Transmission how is it usually tr...,
C diff risk factors what increase...
7  cards
CAUTI
What does cauti stand for,
Why is it difficult to diagnose,
What are some symptoms
6  cards
Gram Stain
Gram stain positive what bacteria...,
Gram stain negative cocci 2 types...
2  cards
Acute Hepatitis
Under how many months is it class...,
Hep a type of transmission what t...,
Hep a management supportive care ...
14  cards
Chronic Hepatitis
How long does the hepatitis have ...,
Hep b there are stages to chronic...,
Hep d what is the different betwe...
7  cards
Lyme Disease
Ticks cause lyme disease what tim...,
What does the bacteria look like,
Erythema migrans at the site of t...
7  cards

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