Bacterial Infections
This bacterial infection is common in hospitals and is often difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
What is MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
This viral infection primarily affects infants and young children, causing respiratory issues like bronchiolitis.
What is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?
This bacterial STI often presents without symptoms but can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) if untreated.
What is Chlamydia?
What is the "gold standard" for diagnosing pneumonia?
What is a chest x-ray?
This simple practice is one of the most effective ways to prevent infections, especially in healthcare settings.
What is handwashing?
This bacterial infection causes severe diarrhea and is often linked to antibiotic use or hospital stays.
What is C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile)?
The transfer of microorganisms through touch from one part of the body to another.
What is autoinoculation?
This bacterial STI is often treated with a one-time intramuscular injection of the antibiotic ceftriaxone.
What is gonorrhea?
Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are among the most common causes of this childhood illness?
What is otitis media?
These medications are used to treat bacterial infections but are ineffective against viral infections.
What are antibiotics?
This bacterial infection inflames the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord and can be life threatening.
What is bacterial meningitis?
This viral STI can cause burning, itching, and tingling during the prodromal stage.
What is genital herpes? or HSV
This STI is caused by a parasitic infection and leads to vaginal itching and discharge, often requiring treatment with oral medications.
What is Trichomoniasis?
The onset of this infection may be acute or insidious, and symptoms vary from mild fever, slight cough (usually unproductive), and malaise to high fever, severe cough, and fatigue.
What is viral pneumonia?
This preventive measure can protect against certain types of bacterial pneumonia and is often given to older adults and people with chronic health conditions.
What is a pneumococcal vaccine?
This infection is often caused by e-coli and may be associated with incorrect post void hygiene (back to front).
What is a urinary tract infection?
This viral infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord is often less severe than its bacterial counterpart?
What is viral meningitis?
In its later stages, this bacterial STI can cause damage to the heart, brain, and other organs if not treated with antibiotics.
What is Syphilis (later stages)?
These two surgical procedures may be performed to treat recurrent chronic Otitis media?
Tympanostomy tube placement and adenoidectomy
This method of preventing STIs involves using physical barriers during sexual activity.
What is the barrier method (condoms)?
This bacterial STI progresses through four stages if left untreated and can cause neurological damage in its late stage.
What is Syphilis?
This viral STI causes skin-colored growths in the genital area and is associated with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
What are genital warts? or What is condyloma acuminata?
This viral STI leads to recurrent outbreaks of painful fluid filled vesicles (blisters) in the genital area.
What is Herpes simplex or genital herpes?
This strain of bacteria is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States.
What is Neisseria meningitidis?
This type of medication is used to manage infections by inhibiting viral replication.
What is antiviral therapy?