Infusion of which one of the following antibacterial agents may cause the 'Red Man Syndrome' characterized by rapid onset of erythematous rash and pruritus on the head, face, neck and upper trunk?
Vancomycin
Red Man Syndrome is a classic infusion-related reaction to rapid intravenous vancomycin administration, caused by non-IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation and histamine release, producing flushing, erythema and pruritus of the head, neck and upper trunk.
Important Questions from Bacterial Infections
Which of the following are major criteria under the Jones Criteria for Acute Rheumatic Fever?
1. Chorea
2. Erythema Marginatum
3. Subcutaneous Nodules
4. Polyarthralgia
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- Whipple's disease is characterized by the infiltration of small intestinal mucosa by 'foamy' macrophages. Which one of the following histological stains is characteristically used to stain them?
- A young male presented with recent onset urethral discharge and dysuria. On examination, the discharge was profuse and purulent. Microscopy of smears from the discharge revealed Gram-negative diplococci. What is the likely diagnosis?
- Cat-scratch disease is caused by infection of which of the following organisms?
Which of the following drugs is/are useful in the treatment of Listeria monocytogenes infection?
1. Ceftriaxone
2. Gentamicin
3. Ampicillin
4. Sulfamethoxazole
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
