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Which antibiotic can be used to reduce fluid requirements and duration of illness in cholera?
Which antibiotic can be used to reduce fluid requirements and duration of illness in cholera?
- Doxycycline (correct)
- Amoxicillin
- Metronidazole
- Ciprofloxacin
What is the incubation period for cholera?
What is the incubation period for cholera?
- 1-3 weeks
- 1-3 days
- 2-5 days (correct)
- 1-2 weeks
What pathogen causes eosinophilic meningitis after travel to Hawaii?
What pathogen causes eosinophilic meningitis after travel to Hawaii?
- Mycobacterium marinum
- Salmonella typhi
- Vibrio cholera
- Angiostrongylus cantonensis (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for Listeria monocytogenes infection?
What is the recommended treatment for Listeria monocytogenes infection?
Which antibiotic is NOT recommended for use in the treatment of cholera?
Which antibiotic is NOT recommended for use in the treatment of cholera?
What is the primary route of transmission for Vibrio cholera?
What is the primary route of transmission for Vibrio cholera?
What type of vaccine is Dukoral for cholera and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?
What type of vaccine is Dukoral for cholera and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?
What is the protective efficacy of Shanchol, an oral inactivated bivalent whole cell cholera vaccine?
What is the protective efficacy of Shanchol, an oral inactivated bivalent whole cell cholera vaccine?
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as not to be taken 60 minutes before and after Vaxchora (oral live attenuated cholera vaccine)?
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as not to be taken 60 minutes before and after Vaxchora (oral live attenuated cholera vaccine)?
"Rice water stools" are a characteristic symptom of which infectious disease?
"Rice water stools" are a characteristic symptom of which infectious disease?
What is the traditional definition of Travelers Diarrhea?
What is the traditional definition of Travelers Diarrhea?
Which microbial agent causes the highest percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Which microbial agent causes the highest percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
During which time period was self-treatment with Quinolones, macrolides, and rifamycins popular for Travelers Diarrhea?
During which time period was self-treatment with Quinolones, macrolides, and rifamycins popular for Travelers Diarrhea?
Which type of diarrhea is defined as tolerable, not distressing, and does not interfere with planned activities?
Which type of diarrhea is defined as tolerable, not distressing, and does not interfere with planned activities?
Which bacterial agent is NOT a common cause of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Which bacterial agent is NOT a common cause of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
What did the Expert Panel convened in 2018 aim to establish?
What did the Expert Panel convened in 2018 aim to establish?
What was the standard prophylaxis for Travelers' Diarrhea from the 1970s to 1985?
What was the standard prophylaxis for Travelers' Diarrhea from the 1970s to 1985?
What was the 'new' approach in 2018 for treating Travelers’ Diarrhea?
What was the 'new' approach in 2018 for treating Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Which bacterial agent causes a high percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
Which bacterial agent causes a high percentage of Travelers’ Diarrhea?
What is the most effective preventive measure against travelers' diarrhea?
What is the most effective preventive measure against travelers' diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
What is a common symptom of giardiasis as mentioned in the text?
What is a common symptom of giardiasis as mentioned in the text?
Which pathogen can be transmitted via fecal-oral route and causes symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, and foul-smelling stools?
Which pathogen can be transmitted via fecal-oral route and causes symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, and foul-smelling stools?
Which traditional method is used for the detection of enteric pathogens?
Which traditional method is used for the detection of enteric pathogens?
Which condition is caused by gram-negative bacteria and can lead to bullous cellulitis after saltwater exposure?
Which condition is caused by gram-negative bacteria and can lead to bullous cellulitis after saltwater exposure?
What is the main preventive measure suggested to avoid leptospirosis?
What is the main preventive measure suggested to avoid leptospirosis?
What is the recommended treatment for Leptospirosis?
What is the recommended treatment for Leptospirosis?
What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for severe travelers' diarrhea?
What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for severe travelers' diarrhea?
What is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
What is NOT recommended for the prevention of travelers' diarrhea?
