29 Questions
Which antibiotic can be used to reduce fluid requirements and duration of illness in cholera?
Doxycycline
What is the incubation period for cholera?
2-5 days
What pathogen causes eosinophilic meningitis after travel to Hawaii?
Angiostrongylus cantonensis
What is the recommended treatment for Listeria monocytogenes infection?
High dose IV ampicillin
Which antibiotic is NOT recommended for use in the treatment of cholera?
Amoxicillin
What is the primary route of transmission for Vibrio cholera?
Water or food contamination
What type of vaccine is Dukoral for cholera and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?
Oral inactivated whole-cell B subunit
What is the protective efficacy of Shanchol, an oral inactivated bivalent whole cell cholera vaccine?
~65-67%
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as not to be taken 60 minutes before and after Vaxchora (oral live attenuated cholera vaccine)?
(Chloroquine)
"Rice water stools" are a characteristic symptom of which infectious disease?
Cholera
What is the traditional definition of Travelers Diarrhea?
Three or more unformed stools in a 24 hour period
Which microbial agent causes the highest percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Enteroaggregative E. coli
During which time period was self-treatment with Quinolones, macrolides, and rifamycins popular for Travelers Diarrhea?
1990s - 2000s
Which type of diarrhea is defined as tolerable, not distressing, and does not interfere with planned activities?
Mild
Which bacterial agent is NOT a common cause of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Clostridium difficile
What did the Expert Panel convened in 2018 aim to establish?
New guidelines for antibiotic usage in Travelers’ Diarrhea
What was the standard prophylaxis for Travelers' Diarrhea from the 1970s to 1985?
( Bactrim, doxycycline )
What was the 'new' approach in 2018 for treating Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Expert panel convened for establishing new guidelines
Which bacterial agent causes a high percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Campylobacter
What is the most effective preventive measure against travelers' diarrhea?
Boiled, filtered, bottled water
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
60% alcohol hand sanitizer
What is a common symptom of giardiasis as mentioned in the text?
Diarrhea with foul-smelling, greasy stools
Which pathogen can be transmitted via fecal-oral route and causes symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, and foul-smelling stools?
Giardia
Which traditional method is used for the detection of enteric pathogens?
Stool culture
Which condition is caused by gram-negative bacteria and can lead to bullous cellulitis after saltwater exposure?
Vibrio vulnificus
What is the main preventive measure suggested to avoid leptospirosis?
Covering abrasions and cuts
What is the recommended treatment for Leptospirosis?
Doxycycline
What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for severe travelers' diarrhea?
Azithromycin
What is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
Unpasteurized milk
Learn about the causes of traveler's diarrhea and how to prevent it while traveling. This quiz covers bacterial and viral agents responsible for traveler's diarrhea, as well as practical tips for prevention.
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