Meliodosis-CPD Offline

Melioidosis is caused by the gram-negative bacillus, Burkholderia pseudomallei.

• True

• False

Melioidosis can be transmitted through inhalation of contaminated dust particles.

• True

• False

Melioidosis is asymptomatic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Meliodosis can be only be tested with blood culture

• TRUE

• FALSE

Duration for meliodosis eradication phase is 5 months.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Preferred therapy for intensive phase is IV Meropenem.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Bactrim is alternative for those who cannot tolerate Augmentin.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Augmentin have higher relapse rate compared to Bactrim.

• TRUE

• FALSE

There is no need for follow up after completing eradication phase.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Patients might have lifelong risk of relapse.

• TRUE

• FALSE