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Published	10/08/2024	A 17-month-old previously healthy but unimmunised child develops fever, malaise, and upper respiratory symptoms, including cough, runny nose (coryzal)…
Published	10/08/2024	Measles Prodrome Features? (4)
Published	10/08/2024	Measles RashDistrubution?Morphology?
Published	10/08/2024	Child with feverThe image demonstrates {{c1::koplick spots::sign}}, which is pathognomonic of {{c1::measles::disease}}
Published	10/08/2024	Measles Infectivity window relative to rash?
Published	10/08/2024	Measles Management Steps? (4)
Published	10/08/2024	MeaslesRashDistrubution?Morphology?
Published	10/08/2024	How to differentiate Measles and Rubella clinically?
Published	10/08/2024	RubellaManagement advice? (3)
Published	10/08/2024	Patient with non-specific viral symptoms, followed by swellign on hands and feet. Clinically well. They complain swelling/redness is painful. The swel…
Published	10/08/2024	Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS)RashDistribution: {{c1::hands and feet, sharply demarcated wrists/ankles}}Morphology: {{c1::ery…
Published	10/08/2024	Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS)Aetiology?
Published	10/08/2024	What are the 4 at risk groups identified for primary prevention of ARF?
Published	10/08/2024	after shingles infection/reactivation, how long must you wait before giving shinrix immunisation?
Published	10/08/2024	EBVTests to order in investigative workup? (4)
Published	10/08/2024	EBVNon-pharmacological management: (list 4)
Published	10/08/2024	EBVPharmacological management: (1)
Published	10/08/2024	EBVComplications? (list 4)
Published	10/08/2024	What is shown?Cause?Required for diagnosis?
Published	10/08/2024	List 4 non-pharmacological management options for fungal infection of the feet.
Published	10/08/2024	List 3 appropriate pharmacological options for topical treatment of tinea (trunk, groin, limbs, face, fingers, toes).
Published	10/08/2024	List 3 appropriate pharmacological options for oral treatment of tinea (anywhere but scalp or nails).
Published	10/08/2024	List at least 2 pharmacological options for oral treatment of scalp tinea.
Published	10/08/2024	List 2 treatment options for recurrent acute candidal vulvovaginitis in adult females (C. albicans) is confirmed on culture.
Published	10/08/2024	Whooping CoughClassical phases of illness and duration (2)
Published	10/08/2024	Whooping CoughExamination findigns?
Published	10/08/2024	PertussisNon pharmacological management? (2; include infectivity window)
Published	10/08/2024	Whooping CoughPharmacological management? (2)
Published	10/08/2024	Whooping coughinvestigations? (2 options and when)
Published	10/08/2024	recurrent acute candidal vulvovaginitis in adult females 1 treatment option if C. glabrata is confirmed on culture.
Published	10/08/2024	Q FeverAetiology?
Published	10/08/2024	Q FeverList the three typical ways in which Q fever presents
Published	10/08/2024	Q FeverHow to diagnose?Which specific patient population need careful investigation and follow up post disease resolution?
Published	10/08/2024	Q FeverTreatment?How long would it take usually to spontaneously resolve
Published	10/08/2024	Most common abattoir-associated infeciton in australia?How could it be prevented?
Published	10/08/2024	Fevers, severe headache, macular rash and light-sensitive conjunctivitis in a farmer is likely?
Published	10/08/2024	Risk factors for Leptospirosis?
Published	10/08/2024	Leptospirosis- How to diagnose?
Published	10/08/2024	LeptospirosisTreatment and when to start?
Published	10/08/2024	In those at high risk of acute rheumatic fever what are the two first line treatments of 'skin sores' /impetigo. What do you do if first line Px fails
Published	10/08/2024	Which vaccines must be given at least 6 months after a blood transfusion/
Published	10/08/2024	Low risk superficial vein thrombosisDefinition?
Published	10/08/2024	Low risk superficial vein thrombosisTreatment?
Published	10/08/2024	Intermediate risk superficial vein thrombosisDefinition?
Published	10/08/2024	Intermediate risk superficial vein thrombosisManagement options (4) and treatment duration
Published	10/08/2024	High risk superficial vein thrombosisDefinition?
Published	10/08/2024	High risk superficial vein thrombosisManagement?
Published	10/08/2024	List 7 investigations for thrombocytopenia in an asymptomatic patient
Published	10/08/2024	Thrombocytopenia and presence of bleedingDIfferentials? (2)Management?
Published	10/08/2024	Thrombocytopenia and presence of blasts of blood filmDIfferentials? (1)Management?
Published	10/08/2024	Thrombocytopenia and evidence of haemolysis with the presence of neurological findings and renal dysfunctionDifferentials? (2)Management?
Published	10/08/2024	Thrombocytopenia and age >60 and dysplastic features on peripheral filmDifferentials? (2)Management?
Published	10/08/2024	Patient with polycythaemiaWhat are three worrisone clinical findings that warrant ED evaluation?
Published	09/14/2024	Young male with LBPWhat is shown on this xray and diagnosis?
Published	09/14/2024	6M with groin and knee painRadiographic features and diagnosis
Published	09/14/2024	Investigations for suspected perthes? (2)
Published	09/14/2024	Management of Perthes disease? (3)
Published	10/08/2024	What are the 5 major criteria for rheumatic fever?
Published	10/08/2024	Contraindications for yellow fever vaccine? (2)
Published	10/08/2024	At what age is the HPV vaccine not routinely reccomended?
Published	10/08/2024	Sticky/watery eye with lots of discharge in child 0-2 weeks old. Diagnosis?Management?
Published	10/31/2024	What 3 laboratory tests can be done to confirm measles?
Published	10/31/2024	What should pharmalogical treatment should you consider for a non 'high-risk population' with suspected GAS pharyngitis?
Published	10/31/2024	When can a child with hand foot & mouth disease return to daycare/school?
Published	10/31/2024	What 2 vaccinations do Aussies receive at 12-13 yrs of age?
Published	10/31/2024	Who should receive tetanus immunoglobulin?
Published	11/03/2024	What are the different first line agents for treatment of cellulitis without systemic features for1. Erysipelas, or if S. pyogenes is suspected based …
Published	11/07/2024	What strategies could you employ to address vaccine hesitancy? 4/7
Published	11/07/2024	How do you remove and imbedded tick?
Published	11/17/2024	live vaccines on standard childhood scedule
Published	11/17/2024	live vaccines (4/4) that may be considered pre-travel that are not on the regular schedule
Published	11/17/2024	3 investigations if considering a diagnosis of TB and patient has symptoms
Published	11/17/2024	2 possible investigations if considering latent/asymptomatic TB
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