General Medicine — Key differences for NEET MDS
Hepatitis B = highest risk of needle stick transmission 30 percent. Hepatitis C = most common cause chronic hepatitis = no vaccine. HIV = lowest needle stick risk 0.3 percent. Post-exposure prophylaxis = within 72 hours ideally 1-2 hours. Universal precautions = treat ALL patients as potentially infectious. Hepatitis B vaccine = 3 doses = 0 1 6 months.
📖 Read full notes →Type I = immediate IgE mediated = anaphylaxis. Type II = cytotoxic IgG IgM = hemolytic reactions. Type III = immune complex = Arthus serum sickness. Type IV = delayed T-cell mediated = contact dermatitis TB test. Latex allergy = Type I or Type IV. First drug anaphylaxis = Epinephrine 0.3-0.5mg IM anterolateral thigh.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Hepatitis & HIV and Allergy & Anaphylaxis in General Medicine is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.