Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis made clear
A high-yield guide to who needs prophylaxis, the preferred regimen, key alternatives, and when it can be safely stopped in HIV and other immunocompromised patients.
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Correct answer: D. Metronidazole
Metronidazole is currently the antibiotic of choice for tetanus. It is effective against Clostridium tetani and is generally preferred over Penicillin G because penicillin may inhibit GABA activity, potentially worsening muscle spasms.
Although Penicillin G remains an acceptable alternative, current guidelines and clinical practice favor metronidazole for the treatment of tetanus.
Which syndrome results from PICA infarction?
A. Locked-in syndrome
B. Wallenberg syndrome
C. Weber syndrome
D. Brown-Séquard syndrome
E. Foster-Kennedy syndrome
A 13-vear-old male patient presents with midline swelling in the neck. The swelling moves deglutition and protrusion of tongue
Diagnosis?
A). Brachial cyst
B). Thyroglossal cyst
C). Plunging ranula
D). Dermoid cyst
Q. These recurrent oral lesions are most commonly associated with deficiency of which vitamin?
A. Vitamin A.
B. Vitamin C.
C. Vitamin B12.
D. Vitamin D.