9- Basis for bacterial diagnosis and control

Question 1

List 3 clinical signs of a bacterial infection

Answer 1

Pyrexia
Depressed demeanour
Purulent discharge
Changes to white blood cell / neutrophil count
Acute phase proteins

Not very specific

Question 2

Which bacteria causes strangles

Answer 2

strep equi

Question 3

How long does culture and sensitivity results take to receive

Answer 3

48h culture
72h+ sensitivity

Question 4

When can impression smears be very useful to use

Answer 4

useful when looking at skin infections

Question 5

T/F gram positive bacteria stain pink

Answer 5

False- they stain purple
+ve= Purple
-ve= Pink

Question 6

Define prophylaxis

Answer 6

treatment given or action taken to prevent disease
Use rational choice for contaminated or high risk surgery

Question 7

T/F a peritoneal fluid sample that is red, turbid and opaque indicates that there is a bacterial infection present

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the golden period of wounds?

Answer 8

6 hours - before this is perceived as only being contaminated - risk of infection is lower

Question 9

T/F You should provide antibiotics if bone/tendon or joints are exposed?

Answer 9

True