Block 2: Most Common Causes of Pathologies

Question 1

Pseudomonas is the MCC of ________?

Answer 1

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Question 2

The MCC of a UTI is associated with which bacteria? It is also includes cystitis and pyelonephritis.

And which strain specifically?

Answer 2

E. Coli

UPEC

Question 3

What is the MCC of Sepsis in those with a UTI?

Answer 3

E.Coli

Question 4

What is the MCC for STD’s in the U.S.?

Answer 4

Chlamydia

Question 5

Which bacteria is the MCC of Septic Arthritis for sexually active individuals?

Answer 5

N. Gonnorrhea

Question 6

What bacteria is the MCC of Septic Arthritis in adults over the age of 50?

Answer 6

Staph Aureus

Question 7

The most common bacterial pathogens in Acute Sinusitis are:

How would these be treated?

Answer 7

In order of most common to least common:

-S. pneumoniae

-H. influenza (non-typeable)

-Moraxella catarrhalis

All three are treated similiarly: amoxicillin, augmentin, macrolides (erythromycin)