Clinical Medicine Part 1

Question 1

Clostridium Difficile (C Diff)

Answer 1

An anerobic spore forming bacillus that can cause symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe colonic inflammation leading to death. Associated with antibiotic use, esp. in long term care facilities and hospitals

Question 2

Streptococcus Pneumoniae

Answer 2

Bacteria that can lead to pneumonia and other infections that can be followed by influenza or viral respiratory infections usually transmitted by direct contract or inhalation of droplets and is most common in the very young or very old

Question 3

Pseudomonas

Answer 3

infection that thrives in moist environments

Question 4

Impetigo

Answer 4

Most common in children 2-5 yrs. Old. Lesions are often on your face. Scratching spreads infection.

Question 5

Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Answer 5

AKA Strep throat. Accounts for 15%-36% of sore throats in children. Pets can be carriers of Streptococcal Pharyngitis.