Infectious Diseases Cases & Quizzes

• A Woman Who Owns a Hot Tub and Chickens Has Dyspnea, Cough A 44-year-old woman reports progressive dyspnea and cough that produces yellow sputum. Significant exposures include a chicken coop that is regularly cleaned and a hot tub. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, September 22, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Dizziness and Vertigo Do you know key causes and risk factors associated with dizziness and vertigo, as well as best practices for management of these symptoms? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 22, 2022
• Trivia Quiz: Diseases of World Leaders Do you know what diseases and health issues world leaders endured? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 20, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Omicron Variant How much do you know about the COVID-19 Omicron variant? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 20, 2022
• Trivia Quiz: TV Doctors Sometimes surprisingly on-point but often wildly inaccurate, TV doctors lend the profession glamour. Test your knowledge of TV doctors past and present with this quick trivia quiz.
  Medscape, September 15, 2022
• Rapid Review Quiz: Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Do you know the latest on which pathogens to watch for, COVID-related concerns, and other key recent findings in hospital-acquired pneumonia? Take this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 15, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Anal Fissures and Fistulas How much do you know about anal fissures and fistulas? Review clinical information, including key aspects of presentation and management, with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 15, 2022
• Rectal Bleeding in a 47-Year-Old Farmer Who Can't Pass Flatus A 47-year-old farmer presents with severe abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. He cannot pass stool or flatus. For the past 2 weeks, he has had a fever. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, September 12, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Thyroid Cancer Practice Essentials Do you know which patients are at increased risk for thyroid cancer, as well as COVID-related concerns and best practices for diagnosis and treatment? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 08, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Herpes Simplex Virus Do you know key clinical information about herpes simplex virus, including risk factors and best practices? Make sure you’re prepared to address this global health concern by taking this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 06, 2022
• Rash on Chest, Buttocks and Toenail Changes in a Middle-Aged Man A 56-year-old man presents with a rash on his chest and upper arms that has progressed to involve his buttocks, mid-back, and feet. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, September 06, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Tattoos and Body Piercings From tattoos to piercings, how much do you know about health concerns related to body modifications? Take this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 26, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Gastric Cancer How much do you know about gastric cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 23, 2022
• After Unprotected Sex, 50-Year-Old Has Rash, Severe Weakness A 50-year-old man who is unhoused presents with skin rash, significant weight loss, diarrhea, and severe weakness. He has multiple sex partners and does not use any protection. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 22, 2022
• Rapid Review Quiz: Erectile Dysfunction Do you know the latest research on erectile dysfunction, including its association with COVID-19 and important clinical information on risk factors and treatments? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, August 17, 2022
• After New Sexual Partner, Dysuria, Discharge in a 21-Year-Old A 21-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain and dysuria. She further states that her urine has been 'dark' over the past day. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 11, 2022
• Rapid Review Quiz: Back Pain Do you know key findings from recent research into risk factors and treatments for back pain? Make sure your clinical knowledge is current with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 11, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Variants How familiar are you with COVID-19 variants? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 03, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Vaccines What do you know about COVID-19 vaccines? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 02, 2022
• Rapid Review Quiz: Herpes Zoster Guidelines for vaccination have changed, and new research has explored links to dementia and emerging treatments. Do you know the latest key findings on this common condition? Take this quick quiz.
  Medscape, July 28, 2022