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3/7-3/13 Micro
Pox Virus
- Characteristics
- Enveloped
- Double-Stranded DNA
- Linear
- Non-Icosahedral
- Signs and Symptoms
- Smallpox
- Cowpox
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Umbilicated Flesh-Colored Domed Lesions
1 min
Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Characteristics
- Cocci
- Gram-Positive
- Catalase-Positive
- Urease-Positive
- Coagulase-Negative
- Novobiocin-Sensitive
- Component of Normal Skin Flora
- Infects Prosthetic Devices and IV Catheters
- Contaminates Blood Cultures
- Produces Adherent Biofilms
2 mins
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram-Positive
- Diplococci
- Lancet-Shaped
- Catalase-Negative
- Optochin-Sensitive
- Bile Soluble
- Alpha-Hemolytic
- Polysaccharide Capsule
- Positive Quellung Reaction
- IgA Protease
1 min
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Disease
- Signs and Symptoms
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sepsis in Patients with Splenectomy
- Rusty Sputum
- MOPS
- Meningitis
- Otitis Media
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
2 mins
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram Negative
- Diplococci
- Chocolate Agar
- Thayer-Martin Media
- VPN
- Oxidase Positive
- Glucose Fermenting
- Pilus
- Opa Surface Protein
- Rapid Antigenic Variation
- IgA Protease
2 mins
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Disease
- Signs & Symptoms
- Dysuria
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
- Neonatal Conjunctivitis
- Pharyngitis
- Septic Arthritis
- Tenosynovitis
- Pustules On Hands And Feet
- Treatment
- Ceftriaxone
- Azithromycin
- Doxycycline
- Considerations
- C5-9 Complement Deficiency (Recurrent Infections)
2 mins
Enterococci
- Characteristics
- Gram-Positive Cocci
- Catalase Negative
- 6.5% NaCl
- Grows in Bile
- Normal Colonic Flora
- Signs and Symptoms
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Subacute Endocarditis
- Penicillin Resistant
- VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci)
2 mins
Entamoeba histolytica
- Pathophysiology
- Protozoa
- Amebiasis
- Ingestion of Cysts in Food and Water
- Signs and Symptoms
- Bloody Diarrhea
- Flask-Shaped Ulcer
- Liver Abscess
- Anchovy Paste
- RUQ Pain
- Diagnosis
- RBCs in Cytoplasm of Trophozoite
- Cyst With Four Nuclei
- Treatment
- Metronidazole
- Iodoquinol
3 mins
Paramyxovirus
- Characteristics
- Enveloped
- RNA Virus
- Helical
- SS Negative Linear
- Nonsegmented
- Surface Fusion Protein Causes Multinucleated Cells
- Presentation
- Measles
- Mumps
- Bronchiolitis in Babies
- Viruses
- Parainfluenza
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
2 mins
Parainfluenza Virus
- Characteristics
- Paramyxovirus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Croup
- Barking Seal Cough
- Inspiratory Stridor
- Steeple Sign
2 mins
Giardia lamblia
- Characteristics
- Protozoa
- Ingestion of Cysts
- Seen in Campers
- Daycare Centers
- Mental Hospitals
- Infects Small Intestine
- Signs and Symptoms
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Fatty Diarrhea
- Diagnosis
- Crescent-shaped Protozoa Adjacent to Epithelial Brush Border
- Predisposed if Low IgA
- Treatment
- Metronidazole
3 mins
Cryptosporidium
- Characteristics
- Protozoa
- Ingestion of Oocysts in Food or Water
- Acid Fast Cysts
- Signs and Symptoms
- Outbreaks of Diarrhea from Contaminated Water Supply
- Mild Disease in Non-immunocompromised
- Severe Diarrhea in AIDS
- Treatment
- Nitazoxanide for Immunocompetent
2 mins
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Viral Infection Affecting Epithelial Cells
- Signs and Symptoms
- Begins After a Upper Respiratory Infection
- Copious Secretions
- Coughing and Sneezing
- Wheezing
- Otitis Media or Conjunctivitis (Possible Ear or Eye Drainage)
- Poor Feeding
- Tachypnea
2 mins
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Interventions
- Prophylaxis
- Palivizumab (Synagis)
- Management
- Hospitalization
- Contact Precautions
- Oxygen
- Separate Room
- Maintain Fluid Intake
- Short-acting Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator
2 mins
Mumps Virus
- Characteristics
- Paramyxovirus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Parotitis
- Increased Serum Amylase
- Orchitis
- Oophoritis
- Aseptic Meningitis
- Pancreatitis
59 secs
Mumps (Parotitis)
- Mechanism
- Paramyxovirus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Earache
- Orchitis
- Pain and Swelling of Parotid Glands
- Considerations
- MMR Vaccination
1 min
Rabies Virus
- Characteristics
- Enveloped
- RNA Virus
- SS Negative Linear
- Helical
- Bullet-Shaped Envelope
- Binds to Acetylcholine Receptor
- Retrograde Fashion
- Migrates to Saliva
- Diagnosis
- Negri Bodies
- Cytoplasmic Inclusions in Neurons
- Purkinje Cells of Cerebellum
2 mins
Rabies Symptoms and Animals
- Characteristics
- Bats, Skunks, and Raccoons (Inside United States)
- Dog Bites (Outside United States)
- Fever
- Agitation
- Paralysis
- Hydrophobia
- Photophobia
- Considerations
- Fatal If Not Treated
1 min
Leishmania donovani
- Pathophysiology
- Protozoan
- Visceral Leishmaniasis
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Spiking Fevers
- Skin Pigmentation
- Sandfly
- Diagnosis
- Macrophages with Amastigotes
- Treatment
- Amphotericin B
- Oral Miltefosine
2 mins
Trypanosoma cruzi
- Pathophysiology
- Protozoa
- Triatomine Bug
- Kissing bug
- Painless bite
- Predominantly in South America
- Symptoms
- Chagas disease
- Romana's sign
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Megacolon
- Megaesophagus
- Diagnosis
- Blood smear
- Treatment
- Nifurtimox
- Benznidazole
2 mins
