ID exam 3

what is the most common cause of all cestode infx worldwide

what is the most common parasitic infestation of the CNS

what is the most common presentation of diphyllobothriasis

what is the most common paragonimus that affects humans

what is the most common helminth in the world

what is the most common helminth in the US

what is the most common symptom of hookworm

what is the most common method for making the dx of ascariasis

what is the most common topically acquired dermatosis

what is the most common parasite identified in stool specimens

what is the most commonly used lab for leishmaniasis

where are the 2 most common places that Malaria is imported from

what is the most common cause of chronic adenopathy in children

what is the most common symptom of cat scratch dz

what is the most common manifestation of toxoplasmosis in an AIDS pt

what is the most common presentation of congenital toxoplasmosis

what is the most common zoonosis in the world

what is the most common physical finding of encephalitis

what is the most common cause of encephalitis in Western countriees

what is the MC causes of meningitis in neonates

what is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in the US in most age groups

which joint is most commonly affected for infections of the joint

what is the MC cause of septic bursitis

what areas are MC affected with septic bursitis

what is the MC etiology of osteomyelitis

what is the triad for encephalitis

what is the triad for meningitis

an 8 y/o male presents to the clinic c/o restless sleep, anal pruritis, and nasal pruritis. His mom states that he was at a summer camp for the past 2 months. You draw his labs and notice eosinophilia. What is your suspected dx

a 29 y/o female presents to the clinic c/o weight loss, malaise, and has noticed some subcutaneous nodules. She just returned from an 8 mo deployment from Africa where she ate local foods. what is your dx

what is the most striking feature of T saginata

what are the labs to dx taeniasis

a 21 y/o male presents to the ED c/o worsening chronic HA, double vision, and taste changes. He recently has returned from Korea. While waiting to be seen, he has a grand mal seizure. What is your possible dx

what will you find on PE with cysticercosis

which diagnostic study should be ordered to help confirm the dx of cysticercosis

what can be used to tx ICP in a pt with cysticercosis

a 45 y/o male presents to the clinic c/o fatigue, diarrhea, and numbness of his extremities. He is a recent immigrant from Russia and states he really liked to eat sushi. On PE you notice that he is pallor, has mild glossitis, hypesthesias, paresthesias, and disturbances of movement and coordination. His labs come back showing megaloblastic anemia. What is your suspected dx

how is diphyllobothriasis (D.latum) transmitted

when does eosinophilia occur with helminthic infx

a 37 y/o male reports to the clinic c/o abd pn and diarrhea x 2 moths. He states he recently has returned from a trip to South America where he spent most of his time either swimming or wading in local creeks and water and handled a lot of snails. He also states that he occasionally has bloody diarrhea. what is his suspected dx

which schistosomiasis is located just in Africa and Middle east

which schistosomiasis is located in the far east

which schistosomiasis is located in Africa, middle east and S. America/caribbean

which schistosomiasis is excreted in the feces

which schistosomiasis is excreted in the urine

how is schistosomiasis transmitted

when trying to see if the pt has S haematobium, what times of days should the pt give a urine sample

this is caused by consuming raw watercress from where sheep and cattle are raised

what is the tx for fascioliasis

a 56 y/o female reports to the clinic c/o mod-severe productive cough and constant malaise. She states that her sputum is blood tinged and remarkably foul. She also reports having all over urticarial. on PE you note RUL wheezing and her CXr show nodular, non-calcified infiltrates. What is your suspected dx

how is paragonimiasis transmitted

how is paragonimiasis dx

how is strongyloidiasis transmitted

how is strongyloidiasis dx

what test is recommended in the dx as strongyloidiasis

how is hookworm transmitted

a pt comes in c/o a ground itch at what looks like a site of penetration from where he has been outside walking in his barefeet all summer. He is showing signs of pneumonitis, intestinal upset and pica. But he is really concerned bc he has just been sooooo tired lately. what is your suspected dx

a pt comes to the clinic c/o hemoptysis and dyspnea. You think she also may have Loeffler's syndrome. What is your suspected dx

this is found frequently in school- or preschool- children. Most children complain about pruritus ani esp at night. what is your suspected dx

when should parent be told to do the scotch tape test when trying to collect enterobius vermicularis eggs

a 14 y/o male c/o a rash on his left foot that has worsened over the past 3 weeks. He states he just got back from Alabama where he spent his summer vacation. When asked about shoe wear while on vaca he said "oh hell no I don't wear shoes!!" on PE you note serpiginous, slightly elevated, erythematous tunnels on the dorsal aspect of his foot.. What is your suspected dx

this form of toxocariasis is often misdiagnosed as retinoblastomas

people can get this by eating infected meat of carnivores

A pt presents to the clinic c/o periorbital and facial edema that started out of conjunctivitis. On PE you notice he has splinter hemorrhages on his nails. You ask him about his diet and he states "I am a meat only kinda guy!" what is your suspected dx

how can trichinellosis be dx

what are the s/s and considerations of amebiasis

if you do a CT scan on a pt with abd pn and you see a rounded- low attenuation lesion with an enhancing rim. What is your suspected dx

what has a high cure rate and shorter tx course for amebiasis

a 7 y/o male is brought into the clinic with a mom c/o him having excessive flatulence and malodorous stools. She also states that his has had difficulty sleeping and is unusually irritable throughout the day, and has lost considerable weight over the past 2 months. His stool shows trophozoites or cysts that is consistent with which protozoal infx

G.lamblia has high incidence with which groups of ppl

how is giardiasis transmitted

what is the TOC for giardiasis

what is the tx for giardiasis

a 26 y/o male reports to the clinic c/o of non-healing sore on his posterior calf. You ask about travel hx and he says he just got back from Iraq. on PE you notice a sore that has raised edges and a central crater that looks like its about to scab. What is your suspected dx

what transmits leishmaniasis

what factors determine the form of leishmaniasis

which form of leishmaniasis has recurrent high fevers, weight loss, and is assoc with post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis, and pancytopenia is common

what is characteristic of visceral leishmaniasis

how can leishmaniasis be tx

a 16 y/o females presents to your clinic with a c/o watery, non-bloody stools. You ask her what her job is and she says she is a lifeguard at the local lake resort. On PE she has a pos murphy's sign. What is your suspected dx

this is found in contaminated water or recreational water parks

this infection is limited to the jejunum in healthy individuals

a 21 y/o female presents to the clinic c/o fever, chills, and marked malaise x 3 d. She states she just returned from hiking the Appalachian trail for 3 months. PE shows mild jaundice and splenomegaly and her labs show hyperbilirubinemia. what is your suspected dx

how is babesiosis transmitted

what is a big concern about pregnancy and babesiosis

what will you see on a thin blood smear when testing for babesiosis

what serology is diagnostic for babesiosis

what is the preferred regimen for severe babesiosis

what climate is best for malaria carrying mosquitos

which type of malaria is most widespread

which type of malaria is primarily found in the tropics/subtropics

which type of malaria is primarily found in tropical west africa

which forms of malaria have a hypnozoite form

a 23 y/o male reports to the clinic c/o feeling really tired, having a fever that comes and goes, and has mild-mod nausea. He recently has returned from the middle east and sub-Saharan Africa. What is your suspected dx

which forms of malaria can relapse after longer periods of time

which type of malaria has a potential for a prolonged erythrocytic infx

which forms of malaria have 48hr fevers

which forms of malaria have 72hr fevers

if a person has severe malaria, what is the most likely plasmodium species

why is P falciparum so bad

which form of malaria can cause nephrotic syndrome

which malaria forms can cause splenic rupture

when should you do thick and thin smears for malaria

which smear is used to see which malaria species is causing the infx

which rapid test is FDA approved for malaria

what are some of the reasons why people don't take their malaria prophylaxis

what is the terminal prophylaxis for malaria and what must you do prior to administering it to pts

how is P falciparum treated

how is treatment for malaria monitored

which form of malaria is associated with recrudescence

which form of malaria is most frequently associated with re-infection

what is one of the top precipitating factors of a sickle cell crisis

what is the most common location for animal bites

how are animal bites tx

what is the DOC for dog/cat bites

wounds from an animal bite can be closed by primary closure if on what part of the body

how are wounds on the hands or LE closed

a mom brings her 6 y/o daughter into the clinic c/o a rash on her right arm. The daughter tells you that they have a new kitten and plays with it all the time. On PE you notice 3 small red papules on the anterior aspect of her R arm and she also has moderate axillary lymphadenopathy. What is your suspected dx

what is the vector that causes cat scratch dz

this syndrome is associated with cat scratch dz, its site of inoculation is the eyelid or conjunctiva. It is caused by the cat licking, scratching, or biting the person. The pt develops nonpurulent conjunctivitis, ocular granuloma, preauricular adenopathy

what are some s/s of CNS (encephalitis) cat scratch dz

a 26 y/o female is c/o mild fatigue and fever that just wont go away. She is also c/o mild neck tenderness with pharyngitis. Pt also states she has 5 cats and has been recently been told she was pregnant. PE notes mild cervical lymphadenopathy and tonsillar erythema. What is your suspected dx

how is toxoplasmosis transmitted

what is the MC space occupying lesion in an AIDS pt

how is chorioretinitis, fetal, and congenital toxo treated

how is toxo tx if its an acute dz in pregnancy

how is cerebral toxo (acute) in AIDS pts tx

what is the primary prophylaxis for toxo in AIDS pts

a 56 y/o male reports to the clinic c/o a non-healing wound on his L hand. He said it started as a little bump but has gotten worse over the past 2 months. You asked about his hobbies and he states he is an avid aquarium hobbyist who works on tanks and collects fish off a local reef. On PE you note a heavily demarcated nodule with central ulceration on the posterior aspect of his L hand. What is your suspected dx

what is the causative agent of fish tank granuloma

mycobacterium marinum grows best at what temp

an 18 y/o reports to the clinic c/o fatigue, malaise, and leg pn that has gotten worse over the past 3 days. he said the onset was abrupt and that he just returned from a trip to Hawaii where he was hiking in the rainforest. He states he also swam in the rivers and streams. What is you suspected dx

how is lepto transmitted

what are the 2 recognizable clinical syndromes of lepto

what are the classic signs of icteric lepto

how is lepto confirmed

how is a severe infx of lepto tx

what is the outpt tx for lepto

if a pt has a prosthetic joint and it becomes infected, which organisms may be involved

which organism is associated with a cat bite

what are the causes of osteomyelitis

when must a bx be done for osteomyelitis

what are the 3 groups that fall under rickettsial dz

how are rickettsial dz's tx

how is Louse Borne Typhus transmitted

a 28 y/o female reports to the c/o a rash that is located on her trunk and extremities but spares her face, palms, and soles. She also states that she has been running a fever and has a headache that wont go away (intractable HA). She said she recently has returned from a deployment in Nigeria where she stayed in an overcrowded village. On PE you observe some macules that are starting to turn into maculopapules and you also notice that there is some petechiae. What is your suspected dx

which rickettsial dz is assoc with fatal cardiac and renal failure

this dz is known due to the relapsing of louse-born typhus, it is associated with a fever, transient rash, and falling BP

in Brill-Zinsser dz, where is the organism located within the pts body

this rickettsial dz is flea-borne and is transmitted rat to rat by a rat flea.

this rickettsial dz is transmitted by ticks (wood ticks and dog ticks). There is cardiac involvement, atelectasis, retinal dz, and may have enlargement of the liver and spleen

what are the cardinal signs of RSMF

this is caused by coxiella burnetii, you will see macrophages in the lungs and vegetations of the heart valves and there will NOT be a rash

this dz is common in slaughter houses and livestock handling plants

a 28 y/o male presents to your clinic c/o feeling totally out of it for the past 2 weeks. He also notes R knee pn not assoc with any trauma. His hobbies include hunting and camping in the Northeast. On questioning he said he did notice a strange rash on the posterior aspect of his R arm 2 mo prior to this visit but has since went away. What is your suspect dx

what are the 3 stages of lyme dz

what is the name that is associated with lyme dz

when does erythema migrans usually present itself

what effects can lyme dz have on a heart and cranioneuropathy

what is the hallmark of late lyme dz

what is the most common joint that is affected by lyme dz

how is lyme dz tx

what is the 2 step testing for lyme dz

most human rabies is caused by bites from what animal

what is the #1 domestic animal terrestrial rabies reported in the US

what is the worldwide/international vector for rabies

what is the genus of rabies

what are the factors concerning rabies manifestation

what is pathognomonic about the prodromal period in rabies

which type of rabies is associated with sxs of agitation, restlessness, biting, hallucinations, hyperactivity, thrashing or confusion

which type of rabies is associated with a relatively quiet pt, and paralysis occurs from the outset (not sure if it should say onset??)

what is pathognomonic during the neurologic period of rabies

what is the most reliable test for rabies and when should it be done

what is pathognomonic for rabies on a nuchal skin bx

how is rabies tx

if you have ppl that may have a pre-exposure to rabies (civil affair workers, workers in 3rd world countries, vets), how are they tx

what is the postexposure tx for rabies

how is the passive immunization for rabies given

what imaging should be done for encephalitis

which lab is essential for the dx of encephalitis

how is HSE spread

what are the s/s of HSV-1/HSV-2 encephalitis

how is HSE tx

how is encephalitis transmitted

what is the source of infection for mosquitos to pick up encephalitis

what are the 2 most forms of arboviruses encephalitis

this is a rare form of encephalitis  but has a high mortality and is found in New England and surrounding areas

what are the s/s of the St Louis encephalitis

what are the s/s of California encephalitis

what are the s/s of west nile virus

what will labs show for leukocytes in west nile

a 25 y/o female presents to the clinic c/o sudden onset of fever, HA, and neck stiffness. There are no obvious focal neurologic abnormalities. Pt states she has had a recent trip to china. On PE she has a positive Brudzinski sign and you may see possible papilledema. What is the suspected dx

what 2 medical illness, if not treated, can lead to direct contiguous spread for meningitis

what is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis

which type of meningitis has CSF findings of an opening pressure of 200-300, 100-5000 WBC; >80% PMNs, glucose <40

which type of meningitis has CSF findings of an opening pressure of 90-200, 10-300 WBC; lymphocytes, normal glucose, and normal protein

what are the normal values for meningitis on CSF

how is strep pneumo meningitis tx

what is the tx for listeria monocytogene meningitis

what is the empiric therapy for all pts with new meningitis

what constitutes post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts of N meningitidis

what is the post-exposure prophylaxis for adults in N meningitis

what is the MC cause of viral meningitis

an 80 y/o male cannibal from New Guinea presents to your clinic with sporadic "twitching and jerking" in his arms and a c/o short and long term memory loss. Fhx is significant for post-mortem relative brain eating. On PE you note multifocal neurologic dysfxn, myoclonic jerking, and severe cognitive impairment. What is your suspected dx

what labs and imaging can be done for prion-related dz's