Cellulitis / Staph aureus Flashcards
1
Q
Possible microbes?
A
Staph aureus
Strep pyogenes
All gram positive cocci
2
Q
Treatment?
A
Flucloxacillin
3
Q
Virulence factors?
A
Coagulase - localised clotting - restricts access
FnBP - adherence - mucosa
Haemolysis
Superantigen exotoxins - high affinity T cell receptor - lots of cytokines related
Protein A - anti-phagocytic - anti-opsonins effect binds IgG
4
Q
Skin infections from staph aureus?
A
Cellulitis
Abscess
Folliculitis (most common)
5
Q
Staph aureus toxinoses?
A
Toxic shock syndrome
Scalded skin syndrome
6
Q
Other staph aureus related conditions?
A
Acute/ chronic osteomyelitis
Acute endocarditis
7
Q
Treatment for MRSA?
A
Vancomycin
