Diagnosis of Infection

Question 1

in the clinical suspicion of infection what 3 things do you need to do

Answer 1

source of the infection
factors that increase risk of sepsis - immunosuppressed , elderly
indications of clinical concern

Question 2

When sending a sample to the lab you need to make sure

Answer 2

high quality and relevant sample.
MO or immune response ,
contact lab if uncertain

Question 3

When you take a sample what do you need to make sure you do?

Answer 3

eliminate contamination
clear instructions if patient collecting themselves
sample prior to antimicrobials if possible
labelled with sufficient clinical information
consider opening times

Question 4

difference between non selective and selective agar

Answer 4

non selective support growth of a wide range of organisms

selective is expected from non sterile sites

Question 5

can PCR detect the virus

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

Where is the mid foot

Answer 6

navicular, cuboid and the cuniforms