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Which of the following is considered a major criterion in Jones Criteria for diagnosis?
Which of the following is considered a major criterion in Jones Criteria for diagnosis?
- Chorea (correct)
- Fever
- Arthralgia
- Elevated ESR
What is indicated by the presence of Sub Q nodules, Chorea, and Erythema marginatum?
What is indicated by the presence of Sub Q nodules, Chorea, and Erythema marginatum?
- Lyme disease
- Rheumatic fever (correct)
- Streptococcal infection
- Scarlet fever
Which symptom is characterized by involuntary writhing movements?
Which symptom is characterized by involuntary writhing movements?
- Carditis
- Arthritis
- Erythema migrans
- Chorea (correct)
What symptom is associated with joint inflammation in rheumatic fever?
What symptom is associated with joint inflammation in rheumatic fever?
Which type of infection will not cause elevated WBC?
Which type of infection will not cause elevated WBC?
Which type of infection will not be affected by antibiotics?
Which type of infection will not be affected by antibiotics?
Which type of microscope is required to visualize viruses?
Which type of microscope is required to visualize viruses?
What effect do antibiotics have on viruses?
What effect do antibiotics have on viruses?
Which illness does not generally result in serious health problems or complications?
Which illness does not generally result in serious health problems or complications?
What is the recommended treatment for non‐productive cough?
What is the recommended treatment for non‐productive cough?
What is a preventive measure for influenza according to the text?
What is a preventive measure for influenza according to the text?
How is Infectious Mononucleosis transmitted?
How is Infectious Mononucleosis transmitted?
What is the typical incubation period for Infectious Mononucleosis?
What is the typical incubation period for Infectious Mononucleosis?
What are the risk factors that facilitate the transmission of Infectious Mononucleosis?
What are the risk factors that facilitate the transmission of Infectious Mononucleosis?
Which physical symptom is commonly associated with Infectious Mononucleosis?
Which physical symptom is commonly associated with Infectious Mononucleosis?
How is infectious mononucleosis primarily spread?
How is infectious mononucleosis primarily spread?
What is a common symptom of infectious mononucleosis?
What is a common symptom of infectious mononucleosis?
What is the primary characteristic of contact dermatitis?
What is the primary characteristic of contact dermatitis?
Which demographic group is more susceptible to contact dermatitis?
Which demographic group is more susceptible to contact dermatitis?
What is the recommended treatment for contact dermatitis?
What is the recommended treatment for contact dermatitis?
What is the purpose of leaving the tops of larger vesicles intact in contact dermatitis treatment?
What is the purpose of leaving the tops of larger vesicles intact in contact dermatitis treatment?
What is the role of an antihistamine in contact dermatitis treatment?
What is the role of an antihistamine in contact dermatitis treatment?
Which type of impetigo leads to the formation of vesicles and bullae on the skin?
Which type of impetigo leads to the formation of vesicles and bullae on the skin?
What is the typical duration of impetigo lesions?
What is the typical duration of impetigo lesions?
What physical characteristic is not commonly observed in non-bullous impetigo?
What physical characteristic is not commonly observed in non-bullous impetigo?
Which medication is primarily used in impetigo treatment?
Which medication is primarily used in impetigo treatment?
What is the most common causative organism of folliculitis?
What is the most common causative organism of folliculitis?
What characterizes folliculitis?
What characterizes folliculitis?
What is the most common complication of a break in skin continuity?
What is the most common complication of a break in skin continuity?
Which physical characteristics are typically observed during cellulitis physical examination?
Which physical characteristics are typically observed during cellulitis physical examination?
What type of bacterium is Vibrio Vulnificus?
What type of bacterium is Vibrio Vulnificus?
Which of the following physical characteristics are typically evident in cellulitis caused by Vibrio Vulnificus?
Which of the following physical characteristics are typically evident in cellulitis caused by Vibrio Vulnificus?
Which antibiotic is recommended for cellulitis treatment without abscess?
Which antibiotic is recommended for cellulitis treatment without abscess?
What is the recommended antibiotic for cellulitis treatment with abscess?
What is the recommended antibiotic for cellulitis treatment with abscess?
Which antibiotic is suggested in cellulitis treatment following aquatic exposure?
Which antibiotic is suggested in cellulitis treatment following aquatic exposure?
What is the leading cause of death by infectious disease according to the text?
What is the leading cause of death by infectious disease according to the text?
What is the chance of developing active TB for one‐third of the infected population?
What is the chance of developing active TB for one‐third of the infected population?
Where are lesions typical of TB found?
Where are lesions typical of TB found?
What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
Where in the body is tuberculosis most commonly found?
Where in the body is tuberculosis most commonly found?
What happens if the body's immune system is still functioning and the tubercles rupture?
What happens if the body's immune system is still functioning and the tubercles rupture?
What do the bacteria do inside the macrophages due to their waxy cell wall?
What do the bacteria do inside the macrophages due to their waxy cell wall?
What are the soft, mushy, caseous sacs called in which the organisms are enclosed?
What are the soft, mushy, caseous sacs called in which the organisms are enclosed?
What are the characteristics of latent TB infection?
What are the characteristics of latent TB infection?
What is a key feature of a person with latent TB infection?
What is a key feature of a person with latent TB infection?
What is the implication of not receiving treatment for latent TB infection?
What is the implication of not receiving treatment for latent TB infection?
What are the characteristic features of active TB infection?
What are the characteristic features of active TB infection?
When does the onset of initial infection typically occur?
When does the onset of initial infection typically occur?
What may happen if the body's defenses isolate or eradicate the infection?
What may happen if the body's defenses isolate or eradicate the infection?
What is a common symptom of active TB disease?
What is a common symptom of active TB disease?
What is a characteristic sign of "active" TB disease?
What is a characteristic sign of "active" TB disease?
What is the purpose of administering Pyridoxine (B6) along with Isoniazid (INH) for 6 months to a year?
What is the purpose of administering Pyridoxine (B6) along with Isoniazid (INH) for 6 months to a year?
At the end of the Isoniazid (INH) treatment, what is the purpose of conducting a chest X-ray?
At the end of the Isoniazid (INH) treatment, what is the purpose of conducting a chest X-ray?
