Study Notes

TOXOPLASMOSIS Infection with Toxoplasma gondii, causing a spectrum of manifestations ranging from asymptomatic benign lymphadenopathy to life-threatening CNS disease, chorioretinitis, and mental retardation. Symptomatic infections may present in several ways Acute toxoplasmosis may mimic infectious mononucleosis with lymphadenopathy, fever, malaise, myalgia, hepatosplenomegaly, and pharyngitis. Atypical lymphocytosis, mild anemia, leukopenia, and slightly …

Nitrous Oxide (N2O) MAC 100%, blood/gas solubility ratio 0.47 - An inorganic gas., low solubility in blood, but greater solubility than N2 - Inflammable, but does support combustion. - Excreted primarily unchanged through the lungs. - It provides amnesia and analgesia when administered alone. - Does not produce muscular relaxation. - Less depressant to both the cardiovascular system and respiratory system than most of the other inhalational anesthetics. -…

Ofloxacin : It is a quinolone antibiotic and similar in structure to  levofloxacin. It is an alternative treatment to ciprofloxacin for anthrax.

Pleural effusion is a medical condition where fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity which surrounds the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Four main types of fluids can accumulate in the pleural space: Serous fluid (hydrothorax) Blood (hemothorax) Lipid (chylothorax) Pus (pyothorax or empyema) Causes: Pleural effusion can result from reasons such as: Cancer, including lung cancer or breast cancer Infection such as pneumonia or tuberculo…