Infectious Diseases Exam Review: Diagnosis & Treatment for Physician Assistants
Infectious Diseases Exam Review: Diagnosis & Treatment for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this thorough review of infectious diseases from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers critical infections including bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, sexually transmitted, and tick-borne illnesses, emphasizing diagnosis, clinical features, and management strategies. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more high-yield clinical reviews and PA exam prep. Fever and Sepsis Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO): Temperature >101.8°F for 3 weeks without clear cause; evaluate with labs, cultures, and imaging. Sepsis and SIRS: Symptomatic bacteremia with high mortality; treat with broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, and supportive care. Bacterial Infections ...