Infection

Note to summaries the protozoal infections  

Summary of worm infection  

This PowerPoint presentation compiles the content for an Exhibition entitled TB - an introduction to Infectious Diseases - currently displayed at St George's University of London Pathology Museum (pamphlet, images of specimens, poster). This interactive exhibition aimed to teach A-level, 'Access-to-Medicine' and Medical students about TB and infectious diseases. The exhibition was presented to a group of 'Access-to-Medicine' students whom enjoyed it immensely.  

Audio podcast outlining the pathological processes that occur in the liver including; infection, alcohol abuse, drugs toxicity, metabolic abnormalities, autoimmune processes and neoplasia.  

An audio podcast discussing the pathology of the small intestine. This includes a discussion on obstruction, infections diseases and inflammatory disorders such as Crohn's and coeliac disease.  

Zoom in to the image to follow the branches and discover more about sepsis!  

Differential Diagnosis of Splenomegaly Infection • Viral infection o The most common cause of splenomegaly in children o Splenic enlargement is usually transie…  

A summary of the role and composition of normal flora, the typical bacterial pathogens causing several common infectious diseases, diagnosis of UTI, and interpretation as to whether a positive blood culture represents true infection or contamination. Bonus points to anyone who can identify the mystery portrait.  

This eye is suffering from endophthalmitis (a serious eye infection) that occured after a trabeculectomy bleb became infected.  

Covers sexual history taking and exam, common STI's (signs/ symptoms and management) and causes of discharge.  

This is a chart including testing information to differentiate between different bacteria causing STDs and UTIs. It also includes urine dipstick testing. Pink is gram negative bacteria and blue is gram positive. The document is in word format so it can be changed and updated as needed.  

Infectious Diseases Emq - Download as PDF File (.pdf).  

This article describes adult respiratory tract infection. For more information, please see paediatric respiratory infections   Pneumonia is a common lower respiratory tract infection, characterised by inflammation of the lung tissue. It is almost always an acute infection, and almost always caused by bacteria. Diagnosis is typically confirmed via chest x-ray.  

Septic Arthritis  

This is common, particularly in the hospital setting. It occurs as a result of: Chronic infection Chronic inflammation Neoplasia The anaemia is not related to bone marrow, bleeding or haemolysis, and is generally mild (Hb of 8.5-11.5g/dl).  

Clostridium Difficile is carried in the normal gut fauna of the large intestine in about 5% of the population. It can be spread by the faecal-oral route, and by person-person contact – hence the importance of hand-washing between patients on the ward! It is also present in soil, water and in pets Generally, becomes problematic after taking antibiotics and is a very common hospital acquired infection.  

"CHICAGO" C – Cancer H – Haematological malignancies – anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, I – Infection (CMV, HEP, HIV, TB, parasitic (malaria)). EBV is the most common community acquired Inflammation – sarcoid, amyloid C – Congestion; portal hypertension  

This is unusual as hepatitis viruses go, as it very rarely causes acute infection. People will only become aware of infection when they develop serious liver disease later in life. 80% of those exposed to the virus will develop chronic infection. Spontaneous late clearance of the disease is very rare. Blood transfusion and blood products are a major means of transmission. It is also though that it can be sexually transmitted, but this is not particularly common.  

You can only contract this is you are also currently suffering from hepatitis B. You can get two types of infection: Normal co-existant infection – 90% of cases – this actually reduces the severity of the hep B infection! This is because infection with hepatitis D can reduce the replication rate of the hepatitis B virus. These people will usually make a full recovery from an unremarkable acute hepatitis.   

Acute Cholecystitis This is caused by a blockage in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder (95% of cases are gallstones or gallstone precursor ‘sludge’) It is unlikely to be infection, and more likely to be local inflammation. You can also get associated peritonitis.