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Virus causing chicken pox/ shingles

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Varicella-zoster

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Tx for shingles

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Aciclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir

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Tx for chickenpox

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Fever: Paracetamol
- AVOID NSAIDs

Itchiness: calamine lotion and chlorphenamine

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when are antivirals used in the treatment of chicken pox?

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Patients aged 14+
- treated within 24 hours of onset

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What are the signs of shingles?

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Tingling, itching and burning rash of FLUID FILLED blisters
- rash follows a nerve on sides of body that do not cross the midline

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Hand, foot and mouth disease
- viral/ bacterial?
- treatment

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VIRAL
Tx: Paracetamol and ibuprofen + hydration

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Glandular fever
- viral/ bacterial?
- treatment

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VIRAL
Tx: Paracetamol and ibuprofen + hydration

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Slapped cheek syndrome
- viral/ bacterial?
- treatment

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VIRAL
Tx: Paracetamol and ibuprofen + hydration

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Scarlett fever
- viral/ bacterial?
- treatment

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BACTERIAL
- refer to GP for ABx
1st: phenoxymethylpenicillin 10 days
2nd: azithromycin 5 days, or clarithromycin for 10 days
- pregnant: erythromycin

+ paracetamol/ ibuprofen for pain and fever

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Treatment of severe COVID-19

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Oxygen
Corticosteroids- dexamethasone
Antivirals- remdesivir
Monoclonal antibodies- tocilizumab
Small molecule inhibitors
LMWH- VTE prophylaxis

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when should someone NOT go for their COVID vaccine?

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If you are feeling acutely unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19

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Examples of NRTIs in Tx of HIV

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Abacavir
emtricitabine
Tenofovir

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Examples of NNRTIs used in treatment of HIV

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Efavirenz
Etravirine

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Examples of protease inhibitors used in treatment of HIV

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Retonavir
Darunavir

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examples of integrase inhibitors used in treatment of HIV

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Dolutegravir
Raltegravir

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examples of entry inhibitors used in the treatment of HIV

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Enfuvirtide

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What is the goal of HIV treatment?

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To reduce the viral load to a level that in UNDETECTABLE with blood tests

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In HIV, what is post-exposure prophylax?
- When should it be initiated?
- How long is it given for?
- Example of drugs given

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Medication given after possible exposure of HIV, such as
- sexual exposure
- needle-stick injury
- human bite

Initiated within 72 hours for 28 days

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir

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What is PrEP in HIV treatment?
- when is it given
- examples of drugs given

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis given when there is a risk of contracting HIV

Given OD

Emtricitabine and tenofovir

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What is angular cheilitis
- what is the treatment?

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Inflammatory condition that affects the corners of the mouth, causing painful cracks, redness, and inflammation
- treatment includes patrolatum lip balms/ emollients, antifungal/ antibacterial ointments or steroid creams

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Treatment of vaginal thrush

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Clotrimazole- 2% two or three times daily for 7 days
Fluconazole- 150mg one dose
Resistant -> itraconazole

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treatment for oral thrush

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Miconazole- oral gel
Nystatin
Fluconazole- systemic 7-21 days

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Ring worm treatment

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Topical antifungal
- usually clotrimazole
- use for two weeks, even after rash has disappeared

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Fungal toenail treatment (onchomycosis)
- when to refer to GP

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Terbinafine
Amorolfine nail lacquer
- once WEEKLY for up to one year

Refer to GP if under 18, >2 nails affected, diabetic, pregnant or breastfeeding

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What is the main caution of all ‘-azole’ antifungals?
QT prolongation Hepatotoxicty
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Which ‘-Azole’ antifungal has the highest risk of hepatotoxicity?
Ketoconazole- close monitoring is needed
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What is the 2 cautions for itraconazole? - think heart and babies
- caution in reduced left ventricular ejection fraction - women should use contraception until period following the end of therapy
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What is the main side effects of voriconazole?
Serious dermatological reactions - phytotoxicity - squamous cell carcinoma
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What is the risk of IV amphotericin B? - how do you avoid this
Risk of anaphylaxis - give a test dose with 30 mins of obs after - helped with a SLOW INFUSION RATE (2+ hours) with diphenhydramine, paracetamol and hydrocortisone
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Main adverse effects of terbinafine - skin and organs
- Hypersensitivity and skin reactions - liver and renal impairment
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medicines used for TB - RIPE
Rifampicin Isoniazid (+Vitamine B6) Pyrazinamide Ethambutol
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which TB medications can cause hepatotoxicity? - RIP
Rifampicin Isoniazid Pyrazinamide - do not give with other drugs that can cause hepatotoxicity
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What is the main counselling point for Rifampicin?
Can discolour bodily fluids RED - urine, sweat and tears - including contact lenses
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What can isoniazid cause - how is this prevented?
Peripheral neuropathy - given with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) to help prevent this
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What can ethambutol cause?
Visual impairment due to optic neuritis
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Is Rifampicin a CYP inhibitor or inducer?
Inducer - speeds up metabolism of other drugs, so decrease levels in body
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is isoniazid an enzyme inducer or inhibitor
Inhibitor - decrease metabolism of other drugs, causing toxic levels/ side effects
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Trimethoprim - MOA - pregnancy? - interactions - electrolyte imbalances - main cautions
MOA: Anti-folate Teratogenic- avoid in pregnancy (first trimester) Interacts with other anti-folates- methotrexate and phenytoin Can cause HYPERkalameia and HYPOnatraemia -> renal impairment Can cause BLOOD DYSCRASIA - measure FBC - look out for signs of: fever, sore throat, rash, mouth ulcers, bruising and bleeding
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What is the main counselling advice for tetracyclines? - e.g. what is on the labels
Do not take with indigestion remedies, or medicines containing iron or zinc, TWO hours before/ after you take this medication
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Which tetracyclines DO NOT interact with milk
DOES LIKE MILK D-Doxycycline L- Lymecycline M- Minocycline
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Which tetracyclines DO interact with milk?
DOT D- Democycline O- Oxytetracycline T- Tetracycline
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Who should tetracyclines be avoided in?
Children under 12 Pregnancy/ breastfeeding - affects teeth and skeletal development
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What signs should watch for when taking tetracyclines that would indicate to STOP taking them? - what could this be caused by?
Headache and visual disturbances - begin intracranial hypertension
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Main side effects of tetracyclines
Photosensitive- avoid sun exposure Oesophagitis Hepatic impairment
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Examples of quinolones
Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin Ofloxacin
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What is the MHRA warning with quinolones? - 2!!
1. They should only be prescribed when other common antibiotics are inappropriate 2. Risk of suicidal thoughts of behaviour
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What are the main side effects of quinolones?
Tendon rupture/ tendinitis
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When to avoid using Nitrofurantoin
If eGFR less than 45 in pregnancy at TERM
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What is MHRA warning for Nitrofurantoin?
Risk of pulmonary and hepatic events
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Do you take Nitrofurantoin with food or on an empty stomach?
With or after food
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what colour can Nitrofurantoin make your urine?
Yellow or brown
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Which type of bacteria does metronidazole fight again?
Anaerobic
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side effects of metronidazole
Nausea and vomiting Diarrhoea Taste disturbances- metallic taste
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Should you take metronidazole on an empty stomach or with/ after food?
With/ after food
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What is the main interaction of metronidazole - what is it called - how to avoid
Alcohol - causes a disulfiram like reaction -> vomiting, hot flushes, stomach pain - avoid alcohol for 48 hours AFTER LAST dose
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Which macrolide is preferred in pregnancy?
Erythromycin
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Cautions of macrolides
- QT prolongation - HYPOkalaemia - severe hepatic or renal impairment
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Side effects of macrolides
Ototoxicity- reversible hearing loss on large doses QT prolongation Hepatotoxicity
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which macrolides effect CYP enzymes? - inducer or inibitor?
Clarithromycin and erythromycin are INHIBITORS Therefore INCREASE concentration (and side effects) of drugs like - Rivaroxaban - warfarin - CCBs - Statins - Theophylline
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If a patient is prescribed a course of clarithromycin and talking a statin, what is the advice?
STOP statin while taking macrolide - restart the statin as soon as the antibiotic course is finished
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Macrolides can cause HYPOkalaemia, so avoid giving with other drugs that cause hypokalaemia such as…
- loop/ thiazide diuretics - steroids - salbutamol - theophylline
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Macrolides increase the risk of QT prolongation, so avoid giving them with other drugs that cause QT prolongation such as…
Amiodarone Domperidone Fluconazole Lithium Methadone Ondansetron Quinolones
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What can linezoild cause? - 3
1. Peripheral and optic neuropathy Report signs of - tingling or numbness - visual impairment Monitor if treatment is more than 28 DAYS 2. Myelosuppression - FBC at baseline then weekly 3. Serotonin syndrome - avoid other drugs that also cause this e.g. SSRIS, TCAs, Tramadol and lithium
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What is the food reaction with linezolid?
Interacts with tyramine-rich foods
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Example of glycopeptide
Vancomycin
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How is vancomycin usually administered? - what condition is the acception?
IV - unless it is being used for C.DIFF
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What should the trough concentration be in vancomycin? - when is it measured?
15-20mg/L - measured on second day of treatment immediately before the next dose
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How is vancomycin dosed?
Initial dosed based on BODY WEIGHT - Doses are then adjusted according to serum-concentration levels
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Severe HAP
In severe HAP: add vancomycin OR teicoplanin if MRSA suspected (not both)
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Example of aminoglycosides
Gentamicin Neomycin
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Serum Aminoglycoside concentrations must be determined in which patients?
- all receiving parental - Obesity - CF - elderly - renal impairment
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When should serum-gentamicin levels be checked?
After 3-4 doses, then 3 days AND after a dose change - measured 1 hour AFTER dose and BEFORE next dose (peak and trough)
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Gentamicin serum conc levels - multiple daily dose regime - endocarditis
MDD - PEAK: 5-10 mg/L - TROUGH: <2 mg/L Endocarditis: 3-4 mg/L - PEAK: 3-5 mg/L - TROUGH: <1mg/L
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Dose adjustments for gentamicin - trough too high - peak too high - severe renal impairment
Trough too high: increase dose INTERVAL Peak too high: DECREASE dose Severe renal impairment: Increase dose INTERVAL
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MHRA warning with aminogylcosides
OTOTOXICITY - avoid in drugs that also cause (such as cisplain, loop diuretics, vancomycin and vinca alkaloids)
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Two cautions of aminoglycosides
Ototoxicity Renal impairment - avoid with drugs causing these
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What weight in obese patients is used for dosing of gentamicin?
CORRECTED body weight, based on IDEAL body weight to calculate parenteral dose
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Which skin reaction can be caused due to aminoglycosides?
Steven-Johnstone sydrome Red mans syndrome- if infused too rapidly
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If someone has a penicillin allergy, which antibiotic may they also be allergic to?
Cephalosporins
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Can chloramphenicol be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding?
NO- can cause grey baby syndrome
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Who is OTC chloramphenicol NOT licensed in?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and children under 2
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Two side effects of chloramphenicol?
Hypersensitivity Bone marrow depression
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What is the severe skin reaction associated with Clindamycin?
Steven- Johnson syndrome - discontinue
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What GI reaction may be associated with Clindamycin?
C.DIFF - discontinue if suspected/ confirmed
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What is a true penicillin allergy? - what is not a true allergy?
SEVERE IMMEDIATE REACTION - Anaphylaxis, wide spread rash, breathing difficulties etc NOT a true allergy: minor rash developing after 72 hours, or any diarrhoea or vomiting
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Which two penicillins can cause hepatitis or cholestatic jaundice? - after how long can this happen?
Flucloxacillin or Co-amoxiclav - up to 2 MONTHS after treatment
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Interaction of penicillin and - methotrexate - warfarin - allopurinol
Methotrexate: reduce clearance of MXT = increase toxicity Warfarin: alters INR = needs monitoring Allopurinol: increase risk of skin reactions
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Risks of quinolones - 3
1. Heart valvular regurgitation 2. Long-lasting side effects (MSK and nervous system) 3. Aortic aneurysm
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Measles Symptoms
- cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and a cough - sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light - fever - small greyish-white spots in the mouth - aches and pains RASH- appears around 2 to 4 days after the initial symptoms and normally fades after about a week - small red-brown, flat or slightly raised spots that may join together into larger blotchy patches - appears on the head or neck, before spreading outwards to the rest of the body - NOT usually itchy
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What is Molluscum contagiosum
clusters of small, firm, raised spots on the skin. - Usually painless, sometimes itchy
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Tx For Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum usually goes away within 18 months without the need for treatment
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what is heat rash?
Itchy rash of small, raised red spots. It causes a stinging or prickly sensation on the skin - does not require treatment
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nappy rash treatment
- The rash may clear when left exposed to the air - barrier preparation such as cavilon
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Cradle cap treatment
massage a topical emollient onto the scalp to loosen scales, then remove them using an infant brush or fine tooth comb before washing with a suitable shampoo
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Hand, foot and mouth disease
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Shingles
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Slapped cheek syndrome
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Guess the infection
Scarlet fever
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Guess the infection
Angular cheilitis
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Names of types of ringworm infection - scalp - body - groin - foot - nail
- Scalp: tinea capitis - Body: tinea corporis - Groin: tinea cruris - Hand: tinea manuum - Foot: tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) - Nail: tinea unguium
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A child present with ‘grey spots’- what is the most likley condition? - what are the other symptoms?
Measles - other symptoms are temperature, runny nose, cough and watery eyes
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Guess the infection
Mumps
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