Notes in 02_Travel Related Infections

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01_Malaria
02_Typhoid Fever
03_Dengue Fever
04_Schistosomiasis
05_Rickettsiosis
06_Zika
07_Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs)

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Published	02/10/2024	The {{c2::Malaria}} vector is {{c1::Female anopheles mosquito}}
Published	02/10/2024	Species of Malaria{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}} {{c1::Plasmodium vivax}} {{c1::Plasmodium ovale}} {{c1::Plasmodium malariae}} {{c1::Plasmodium knowles…
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical symptoms of Malaria{{c1::Fever Rigors Aching bones Abdominal pain Headache Dysuria Frequency Sore throat Cough}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical signs of Malaria{{c1::Jaundice}} {{c1::Hepatosplenomegaly}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Malaria{{c1::Cerebral malaria (encephalopathy)}}{{c1::Blackwater fever}}{{c1::Pulmonary oedema}}{{c1::Jaundice}}{{c1::Severe anaemia}…
Published	02/10/2024	Malaria is described as Complicated Malaria when;Patient presents with one or more of: {{c1::Impaired consciousness or seizures}} {{c1::Hypoglycaemia}…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Typhoid Fever}} is caused by:{{c2::Salmonella typhi}} {{c2::Salmonella paratyphi}}
Published	02/10/2024	Incubation period of Typhoid Fever lasts from {{c1::7 days}} — {{c1::4 weeks}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Features of Typhoid Fever 1st week {{c1::fever, headache, abdo. discomfort, constipation, dry cough, relative bradycardia, neutrophilia, con…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Dengue}} is caused by {{c1::Arbovirus}} carried by {{c1::yellow fever mosquito}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Features of Dengue Fever{{c1::Sudden fever}} {{c1::Severe headache, retro-orbital pain}} {{c1::Severe myalgia and arthralgia}} {{c1::Macular/…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Dengue Fever}} is associated with which rashes?{{c1::Macular rash}} and {{c1::Petichial rash}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Dengue{{c1::Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF)}} {{c1::Dengue shock syndrome (DSS)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Schistosomiasis}} is caused by {{c2::parasitic worms}} found in {{c2::freshwater snails}}S. haematobium S. mansoni S. japonicum
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Features of Schistosomiasis {{c1::Swimmers Itch (First few hrs)}} {{c2::clears 24-48hrs}} {{c1::Invasive State (After 24 hrs)}} {{c2::cough…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Rickettsiosis}} is caused by {{c1::Tick typhus (R. conorii, R. africae)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Symptoms of Rickettsiosis{{c1::Abrupt onset swinging fever}}{{c1::Headache}}{{c1::Confusion}}{{c1::Endovasculitis}}{{c1::Rash (macular, petec…
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Signs of Rickettsiosis{{c1::Tick-bite eschar}}{{c1::Maculopapular rash}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Rickettsiosis (Tick typhus)}} is associated with which rash?{{c1::Maculopapular}} rash
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Zika}} is caused by {{c2::Aedes mosquitos}} carrying {{c2::Flavivirus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical symptoms of Zika{{c1::Asymptomatic}} {{c1::Mild symptoms - headache, rash, fever, malaise, conjunctivitis, joint pains}}
Published	02/10/2024	Zika is associated with which condition?{{c1::Guillian-Barre syndrome}}
Published	02/10/2024	Conditions that present with Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers include{{c1::Ebola}} {{c1::Congo-Crimea haemorrhagic fever}} {{c1::Lassa fever}} {{c1::Marburg …
Published	02/10/2024	The most common Travel Related Infection that presents with Fever is {{c1::Malaria}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Malaria {{c1::Thick & thin blood films}} Giemsa, Field’s stain {{c1::Quantitative buffy coat (QBC)}} {{c1::Rapid antigen tests}…
Published	02/10/2024	Blood films of {{c2::Malaria}} are done using {{c1::Giemsa's}} stain and {{c1::Field's}} stain
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Typhoid FeverClinical diagnosis is not easy due to {{c1::evolution of symptoms}} Lab diagnosis via {{c1::culture (blood, urine & …
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Diagnosis of {{c2::Dengue}}{{c1::Thrombocytopenia}} {{c1::Leucopenia}} {{c1::Elevated transaminases}} {{c1::Positive tourniquet test}}
Published	02/10/2024	Lab Diagnosis of Dengue is via {{c1::PCR}} and {{c1::Serology}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of {{c2::Schistosomiasis}} {{c1::Clinical diagnosis}} {{c1::Antibody tests}} {{c1::Ova in stools and urine}} {{c1::Rectal snip}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Rickettsiosis is via {{c1::Clinical Diagnosis}} and {{c1::Serology}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Zika {{c1::Travel history}} {{c1::Clinical symptoms}} {{c1::Lab tests PCR, bloods}}
Published	02/10/2024	Approach to History in relation to Travel Related Infections{{c1::Is it tropical?}} {{c1::Travel history}} {{c1::Precautions taken}} {{c1::Risks}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Rashes in Travel Related Infections{{c1::Typhoid Fever}} — {{c2::Rose spots}} {{c1::Tick Typhus}} — {{c2::Maculopapular rash}} {{c1::Dengue}} — {{c2::…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment options for {{c1::uncomplicated}} P. falciparum malaria {{c2::Riamet}} {{c2::Eurartesim}} {{c2::Malarone}} {{c2::Quinine plus oral doxycycli…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment options for {{c2::complicated/severe}} P. falciparum malaria {{c1::IV artesunate}} {{c1::IV quinine plus oral doxycycline or clindamycin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment options of P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, P. knowlesi {{c1::Chloroquine}} {{c1::Riamet}} Add {{c1::primaquine}} in vivax and ovale to erad…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c1::uncomplicated}} Typhoid Fever via {{c2::Oral Azithromycin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c1::complicated}} Typhoid Fever via {{c2::IV Ceftriaxone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Dengue{{c1::No specific therapeutic agents available, focus is on complications and prevention}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) & Dengue shock syndrome (DSS){{c1::IV fluids}}, {{c1::fresh frozen plasma}}, {{c1::platelet…
Published	02/10/2024	Prevention of Dengue {{c1::Avoid bites}} {{c1::Dengvaxia vaccine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Schistosomiasis is via {{c1::Praziquantel}} however if severe then use {{c1::Prednisolone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Rickettsiosis is via {{c1::Tetracycline}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Zika{{c1::No antiviral therapy available}}
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