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| hallmark of primary syphillis |
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Definition
| single cancre w/ abundace of spirochetes + LAD |
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| Hallmark of secondary syphillis |
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Definition
diffuse rash on palms and soles
NOT AS INFECTIVE! |
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Term
| Drug of choice for all spirochete infxns |
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Definition
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| most common vector borne infxn in US |
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Definition
| lyme dz (B. burgdorferi)-->ixodid ticks |
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| tx of pts w/ tick bite and erythema migrans |
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Definition
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| most common intestinal protozoal ifxn? |
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Definition
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Term
| what would you find in stool microscopy of pt w/ giardiasis? |
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Definition
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| Drug of choice for tx of giardiasis |
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Definition
| tinidazole--> re-tx w/ albendazole |
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Term
| most prevalent nematode infxn in US |
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Definition
| enterobius vermicularis (pin worm) |
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Term
| tx of pin worms (enterobius vermicularis) |
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Definition
albendazole or mebendazole
--> TX entire family and retreat in 2-4 wks! |
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Definition
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| caused by bat/bird droppings that are inhaled--> seen mostly in immune compromised pts |
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Definition
| histoplasmosis--> tx w/ itraconazole/ketoconazole |
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Term
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Definition
| oral prednisone + itraconazole |
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