90 - Bacterial Skin Infections

Question 1

Which class of abx is first choice in uncomplicated bacterial skin infections?

Answer 1

1st gen cephalopsporins because gram positives are most common cause

Question 2

Can we use penicillin for bacterial skin infections?

Answer 2

Not routinely; use only if S. pyogenes confirmed

Question 3

Most common pathogen in animal bites?

Answer 3

Pateurella multocida

Question 4

H. influenza are resistant to ____

Answer 4

erythromycin so use only in pen-allergic patients

Question 5

Why are Azithro and Clarithro better than Erythro?

Answer 5

Better bioavailability and covers H. influenzae