Climate Change and Disease Patterns — Flashcards

LDH levels rise _____ hours after an MI and peak at 3-6 days

What is the demographic affected by Moyamoya disease?_____

Giardia (parasite) commonly presents with bloating, _____ and foul-smelling diarrhea

Pneumonia due to Moraxella catarrhalis is likely to be associated with underlying _____ or smoking.

Achlorhydria can result in abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, malabsorption, _____ anemia and infections by vibrio species

The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a response to the release of endotoxin-like factors from the lysis of _____ organisms that manifests as fevers, chills, and myalgias.

Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Lung Disease may arise due to _____ of lung parenchyma (e.g. COPD / Interstitial lung disease) or hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (e.g. obstructive sleep apnea, high altitude)

Clostridium difficile and HSV are an _____ cause of post-HSCT infection

The most common form of heart disease associated with HIV infection is _____