cellulitis

Question 1

clinical effects of acute inflammation

Answer 1

• redness
• pain
• heat
• swelling

Question 1

causes of acute inflammation

Answer 1

• tissue damage
• microbial infection
• trauma
• insect bite

Question 2

what is characteristic cell type in acute inflammation? what do they do?

Answer 2

• The predominant cell of acute inflammation is the neutrophil.
• They are attracted to the site of injury by the presence of chemotaxins, the mediators released into the blood immediately after the insult.

Question 3

what is cellulitis?

Answer 3

• bacterial infection involving inner layers of skin
• caused by a bacteria
• most common : group A streptococcus + staphylococcus

Question 4

medication

Answer 4

• antibiotics
• if abscess present - surgical drainage
• pain relief
• steroids - speed recovery in those on antibiotics

Question 5

how does benzylpenicillin work?

Answer 5

• penicillin type antiobiotic
• weakens cell wall of bacteria
• allows holes in cell walss - kills off bacteria

Question 6

difference b/w COX 1 and COX 2 inhibitors

Answer 6

COX 1 - generates prostaglandins that are involved in the protection of gastrointestinal mucosa
COX 2 - generates prostaglandins that mediate inflammation and pain in sites throughout the body