Bacterial Infections: Diagnosis & Symptoms

Which set of symptoms would LEAST likely point towards a bacterial infection?

A child presents with a limp, point bone tenderness, and limited range of motion. Which is the MOST appropriate term to use?

A patient has a fever, pallor, and a bleeding profile. On examination, they have petechiae, ecchymosis, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Which system is MOST likely involved?

Which finding is LEAST associated with cardiovascular involvement in a bacterial infection?

A patient presents with dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain. Examination reveals suprapubic tenderness. Which system is MOST likely to be involved?

Which of the following is the MOST likely finding in a patient with gastrointestinal involvement of a bacterial infection?

A patient showing jaundice, dark urine, and anorexia is MOST likely experiencing issues primarily within which system?

Why does initiating empirical antibiotics complicate relying on cultures for microbiologic diagnosis?

A child presents with a sandpaper-like rash, circumoral pallor, and a white strawberry tongue which later turns red. High-grade fever and sore throat are also noted. Which condition is most likely?

Pastia's lines are associated with which of the following conditions?

A patient is suspected of having toxic shock syndrome. Which of the following antibiotics would be the MOST appropriate initial treatment?

A patient is experiencing skin rash, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing after being stung by a bee. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial treatment?

A child presents with arthritis, a rash on the extensor surfaces of their limbs, and abdominal pain. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely?

Leakage of serum from blood vessels into the skin causes which type of rash?

Which of the following conditions is LEAST likely to cause a purpuric rash?

A patient presents with a sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin peeling. Hypotension is also noted. Which condition should be suspected?

A patient presents with a fever and a diffuse macular rash. Which of the following viruses is LEAST likely to be the cause?

A child is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. While several viruses can cause this condition, which of the following is the MOST common etiological agent?

A patient exhibits a fever accompanied by a rash characterized by small, pinpoint hemorrhages. Which type of rash is MOST consistent with this presentation?

Which of the following is a pathognomonic enanthema associated with measles (Rubeola)?

Healthcare providers are investigating a cluster of acute gastroenteritis cases. Which group of viruses should be considered as potential causative agents?

A patient presents with cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and Koplik spots. Which of the following stages of Measles is the patient MOST likely in?

Which of the following viruses is primarily associated with causing croup?

A public health agency is tracing the source of a measles outbreak. During which period is an individual infected with measles MOST contagious?

A child presents with a macular rash, otitis media, and mouth ulcers. Which of the following complications is most directly associated with the described presentation, necessitating specific monitoring?

A 10-month-old infant is diagnosed with measles. Which preventive measure should be prioritized for their unvaccinated younger sibling?

A child exhibits a 'slapped cheek' appearance and a lacy rash on their limbs. Which of the following activities should be limited to prevent recurrence of the rash?

An infant presents with a high fever that resolves abruptly as a rash appears. What is the most likely causative agent of this condition?

A teenager is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis and presents with splenomegaly. Which activity should they avoid for the next few weeks?

After being diagnosed with measles, a child develops secondary bacterial bronchopneumonia. Which therapeutic intervention is most appropriate at this stage?

A pregnant woman is exposed to a child with a confirmed case of Rubella. What is the primary concern regarding this exposure?

A child who has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis starts experiencing difficulty in breathing. What immediate intervention should be considered?

A 6-year-old child presents with joint pain following a recent bout of Erythema infectiosum. What management approach is the most appropriate?

Following a measles infection, a child experiences prolonged diarrhea leading to secondary malnutrition. What is the most important intervention to address the malnutrition?

Which of the following diseases is NOT typically associated with causing pharyngitis?

If a patient is suspected of having an airborne disease requiring specific precautions, which set of diseases would be of primary concern based on the provided information?

A patient presents with symptoms of impetigo and suspected scabies. Which type of precaution is MOST appropriate to implement?

In managing a patient with a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) and a wound infection, what type of precautions should be strictly followed to prevent the spread of infection to other patients and healthcare workers?

A patient is diagnosed with malaria after traveling to Yemen. Which of the following signs and symptoms would MOST likely be associated with the acute phase of the disease?

If a patient with malaria develops cerebral malaria, which stage of malaria progression is indicated?

A researcher is investigating the life cycle of the malaria parasite. In which phase does schizogony occur?

Which of the following control measures would be MOST effective in preventing the transmission of malaria in an endemic area?

A patient with Leishmaniasis presents with anemia, fever, and bleeding tendencies. What is the MOST appropriate initial management strategy?

Following treatment for Leishmaniasis, when is the OPTIMAL time to repeat a bone marrow aspiration (BMA) to assess treatment efficacy?

In Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), what is the PRIMARY mechanism contributing to hypovolemia?

A patient presents with fever, headache, rash and muscle pain, and is suspected of having Dengue Fever. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial diagnostic investigation?

A patient with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) develops hypotension and altered level of consciousness. According to the WHO classification, which stage of illness is the patient MOST likely experiencing?

Which of the following scenarios BEST describes the synergistic effect contributing to bleeding in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)?

What is the MOST likely cause of metabolic acidosis in a patient with severe Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

Which mosquito species is the PRIMARY vector responsible for transmitting the Dengue virus?

Bacterial Infection Symptoms

Tachycardia

Hepatomegaly

Petechiae

Empirical Antibiotics

Blood Cultures

Kernig Sign

Nuchal Rigidity

Viruses that cause croup

Viruses causing bronchiolitis

Viruses causing pneumonia

SARS virus

Viruses causing gastroenteritis

Viruses causing hepatitis

Macular rash

Measles characteristic

Pharyngitis

Transmission: Airborne

Contact Precautions

Malaria Epidemiology

Malaria Causative Organisms

Malaria Symptoms (Acute)

Severe Malaria Complications

Malaria Life Cycle

Macular rash progression

Complications of viral infections

CNS complications

Immune amnesia

Rubella transmission

Roseola infantum clinical picture

Infectious mononucleosis symptoms

Management of viral infections

Vaccine preventable diseases

Erythema infectiosum features

Scarlet Fever Symptoms

Pastia’s Lines

Strawberry Tongue Stages

Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes

Clinical Signs of Toxic Shock

Urticarial Rash Cause

Purpuric Rash Definition

Management of Anaphylactic Shock

Electrolytes

Dengue Fever Symptoms

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS)

Capillary Damage Mechanism

Fluid Redistribution

Pancytopenia

Stibogluconate