Cases Flashcards
What are the most common causes of Otitis Media?
2/3 viral (few respond to abtx)
1/3 Bacterial
What is the most common bacterial cause of Otitis media?
Step Pneumo
What test will help you differentiate between Staph and Strep?
Catalase Test
Staph Cat+
Strep Cat-
What is the Tx of Strep Pneumo
Amoxicillin (G- focus with Residual G + activity)
Amox/Clavulanate has high SA
WHat is the Tx of Unresponsive Otitis media?
Amox/Clavulanate
What are Complications of Otitis media?
TM Perforation (Ear tubes are controlled rupture. Theraputic)
Tympanosclerosis
Cholestitoma (scar in search of a wound)
Mastoiditis
What is a comon bacterial cause of Otitis externa?
Pseudomonas
What fungi causes septate hyphi on microscopic view?
Aspergillus
What is the the Tx of Otitis Externa?
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What is the most common cause of sinusitis?
NOT Bacterial!
WHat is the medical Tx of Sinusitis?
Amoxicillin
Decongestants (NO Anti-histamines, tend to slow down flow, make it worse)
Mucolytics
What are the complications of Bacterial Sinusitis?
Meningitis, etc###
What Is the most probable cause of Pharyngitis?
Mono (Epstein Barr Virus)
What is the treatment of Salmonella?
Supportive Care, Hydration.
What are the complications of chancroid?
Inguinal adenitis
etc…