1
Q
Passive immunity:
What is natural passive immunity?
Is it long/short term?
Is it immediate or has a delayed response?
A
Pre-formed antibody to protect against infection.
Short term
Immediate
2
Q
Active immunity:
What is it?
What is natural active immunity?
What is acquired active immunity?
A
Immune response in response to exposure to an antigen
Following infection
Following vaccination
3
Q
Why are those with immunosuppression contraindicated for vaccines?
A
There is a risk of disseminated disease
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
flashcards
Decks in class (38)
# Cards
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Infectious Diseases History10
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Fever13
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Lymphadenopathy5
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Tuberculosis (TB)18
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Influenza7
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HIV19
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HIV - Virology and Treatment4
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(Non) AIDS defining illnesses2
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Herpes Viruses9
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Other viruses12
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Immunisations3
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Fungi4
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Sexual History6
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STIs causing urethritis14
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STIs causing anogenital lesions13
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Fever in the returning traveller8
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Malaria****14
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Lab Diagnosis of Blood Parasites6
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Blood Films1
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Mosquito-Borne Disease7
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Vector-Borne Disease8
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Zoonoses1
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Dengue Fever5
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Viral Haemorrhagic Fever3
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Rickettsia9
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Gastroenteritis1
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Infectious Mononucleosis5
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Infection Control3
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Microbiology Lab Techniques6
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Healthcare Related Infections4
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Healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infection5
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MRSA and CPE6
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C. Diff7
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CAUTI6
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Gram Stain2
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Acute Hepatitis14
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Chronic Hepatitis7
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Lyme Disease7
