Going Viral
Also called laryngotrachobroncitis, this acute infection is common in children and is often caused by
parainfluenza viruses
What is croup
This is a classic side effect of ACE inhibitors.
What is a cough
This vaccine is routinely recommended at age 11-12 years but can be started at age 9 if there is a history of sexual abuse
Although some 200 species of mammals along with birds and arthropods carry this bacteria it is classically associated with lagamorphs (rabbits and hares)
What is Francisella tularensis
(Tularemia)
This tick borne illness causes varying degrees of atrioventricular block
what is Lyme disease
Characterized by "slapped cheeks" this common childhood illness is caused by what virus
Parvovirus B19
Dry mouth, urinary retention,dry skin,mental status changes dilated pupils are a set of side effects caused by this action of certain medications
what are anti-cholinergic side effects
This vaccine should be administered to all medically stable infants within 24 hours of birth
What is Hepatitis B vaccine
This gram negative rod is responsible for urban and sylvatic plaque
what is yersinia pestis
sylvatic-infected animals are wild (not domesticated)
eg-squirrels,rabbits
Urban plaque-reservoir is the rat
This enterovirus is sporadic cause of pericarditis
What is Coxsackie
( coxsackie A or B and ECHO virus )
Also known as Human herpesvirus 4, this virus' primary target is B lymphocytes and epithelial cells
Nausea is a common side effects of these medications which are commonly used in Parkinson's Disease
What are dopaminergic medications
What is Tdap
This organism is responsible for causing "parrot fever"
What is chlamydophila psittaci
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of infection with this organism.
What is Steptococcus pyogenes
(Beta hemolytic group A)
Sensorineural hearing loss, cateracts,heart defects and extramedullary hematopoiesis are just some of the possible manifestations of this congenital infection
What is Congenital rubella syndrome
Alcohol should not be consumed with Metronidazole due to this side effect
What is disulfiram like reaction
These two vaccines both protect against invasive pneumococcal disease and if both are indicated this one should be given first.
What is PCV13 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
This bacteria is a common cause of cat bite associated cellulitis in humans.
What is Pasteurella multocida
This class of chemotherapy drugs is associated with direct cardiotoxicity
What are anthracyclines
This virus has been identified as the cause of a subacute demyelinating disease in immuno-compromised individuals
What is the JC virus
(polyomavirus)
Having a seizure disorder is a contraindication to taking this antidepressant medication
What is bupropion
This live vaccine provides lifelong immunity to this hemorrhagic virus
What is yellow fever vaccine
The textbook classic symptom of rabies is called
What is hydrophobia
Chronic infection with this hemoflagellete is a cause of myocarditis
What is Trypanosoma cruzi