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USMLE Step3 Infectious Disease

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1. What is the mch of ampicillin induced rash in IM






2. How to dx IM?






3. What are indicators for progression of HIV






4. wisconsin - missisipi - ohio






5. which heart valve is closer to ventricular conduction system/






6. reddish colored papules with central umbilication in HIV or immunocompromised patient






7. INH






8. after exposure of HIV when antibody testing is performed?






9. What is the Tx of STD uretheritis?






10. How to tx pcp?






11. How to tx IM?






12. can HIV transmitted through human bite?






13. What is fatal consequence of RMSF?






14. what if monospot test is neg in IM?






15. What is characteristic for dx of rocky mountain spotted fever?






16. What is the indication of corticosteroid in pcp infection?






17. What is tetanus - diptheria - pertusis recommendation?






18. thrombocytopenia in HIV






19. How to dx progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy






20. HIV patient having fat deposition on back of neck and abdomen - like cushing






21. systolic HTN in elderly






22. patient with diagnosed case of cryptococcal meningitis p/w severe headache and vomiting






23. chshould we tx IM with abx (ampicilin) if throat cx is positive?






24. INH






25. How to tx pseudomonas?






26. antibiotic with good prostate penetration?






27. How to differentiat PML from toxoxplasmosis - cns lymphoma adn brain abscess


28. infiltrate in upper lobe of lung?






29. How often viral load is monitored after HAART?






30. When to give prophylaxis against MAC






31. What is the pathophysiology of Meningococcal meningitis?






32. How to differentiate gonococcal and nongonoccal urethritis?






33. Tx of choice for human bites






34. rifampin






35. oligodendrocyte with intranuclear inclusion and demyelination in HIV patient






36. How to dx cryptococal meninggits






37. when not to give INH therapy if ppd positive and patient asyptomatic






38. When to tx asymptomatic bacteriurea >100 -000?






39. How to confirm chlamydia infection?






40. What are the behavioral interventions decrease the risk of UTI






41. What is the criteria for Spontaneous bact peritonitis






42. worsening of TB after starting HAART in HIV






43. causative organisms of uti






44. what would be viral load after 4 weeks






45. patient is taking inhaled corticosteroid for asthma - now p/w oral candidiasis






46. What is used for prophylaxis against meningo..meningitis?






47. hypertriglyceridemia in HIV






48. what parameters increases risk of neurosyphilis in HIV patient






49. pathophysiology of toxic shock syndrom?






50. How often HIV postiive patients CD4 count needs to be evaluated?