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Decks in this class (23)

Microbes
Name the structural features of v...,
Name viruses that cause encephali...,
What do measles and rabies cause
26  cards
Infection Model and Infections on Surfaces
What is an opportunist,
What patient factors influence in...,
What are the types of pathogens
28  cards
Acute Sepsis
What is a common sign of sepsis,
Signs of sepsis on examintation,
What is sepsis
17  cards
Innate Immune System
What is the immune system,
What is an infectious disease,
What are the roles of the immune ...
10  cards
Antimicrobials
How can antimicrobials be classified,
How are antibacterial agents clas...,
What are the idea features of ant...
27  cards
Healthcare Infections
What is a healthcare infection,
What are the main four healthcare...,
Give some examples of healthcare ...
9  cards
Adaptive Immunity
What are the two types of microbe...,
Name some features of antigen pre...,
Name some types of apcs their loc...
17  cards
Streptococci
What sort of bacteria are strep a...,
What are the three classification...,
How do streptococcus pneumoniae a...
15  cards
Infection Prevention
How can pathogens spread,
What is the basic reproductive nu...,
What are the terms used to descri...
7  cards
HIV
What infections are commonly seen...,
What is hiv and what cells does i...,
Describe the process by which hiv...
17  cards
Viruses
What causes the signs and symptom...,
What are the three outcomes follo...,
What is acute infection
19  cards
The Immunocompromised Host
What is an immunocompromised host,
What are the two types of immunod...,
Which pneumonic is used
20  cards
Viral Hepatitis
What is hepatitis,
What types of viruses are hep b a...,
What are the types of jaundice an...
14  cards
Travel Related Infections
What pathogens are transported by...,
Why is travel history important,
What is a sign of a multicellular...
44  cards
Conditions
What are the causative organisms ...,
What is the treatment of cellulitis,
What is a causative organism of t...
23  cards
Organisms
What does neisseria mengitides,
What does e coli cause and what i...,
What does staph aureus cause and ...
15  cards
Human Herpes Virus
Describe the three major human he...,
How are hhvs transmitted,
Describe hsv1 and 2
12  cards
GI Infections
What defences does the gi tract h...,
What short chain fatty acids do b...,
What substances are good for the ...
24  cards
Respiratory Tract Infections
Name some bacteria that are commo...,
What defences are found in the re...,
Name some urtis
25  cards
Tuberculosis
What is tuberculosis,
Describe mbt and how it is spread,
Describe the pathogenesis of
18  cards
Meningitis
Name some causes of meningitis,
Name some risk factors for mening...,
Name some signs and symptoms of m...
8  cards
Genital Tract Infections
What burdens can stis cause,
How do gential infections commonl...,
Name some common stis both sexual...
15  cards
UTIs
What are the types of lower uti i...,
Name some upper utis,
What mechanisms help prevent agai...
18  cards

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