Clinical Symposium 3 - What does a Microbiologist do? Flashcards
What is S. epidermisdis is a common cause of what?
A prosthetic joint infection
What is pseudomonas is not a common cause of what?
Community acquired pneumonia
What is Enterococcus a common contaminate for?
Faecal contaminant
What effects can antibiotics make on culture results?
They can appear as negative.
Where is S. pneumoniae a common commensal for?
The oropharynx
If endocarditis is not considered then what does that mean for the investagation?
The right test was not completed early enough.
Is protein in the urine always a reason to send a urine sample?
No.
Urine contamination with enteric bacteria falsely suggested the patient had a UTI.
What supports a urine infection diagnosis?
Urine dipstick test
What allows you to work out the right antibiotic choice?
Urine sample culture.
Which gram is Vancomycin only effective against?
Gram positive
