Epiglottitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are causes of acute epiglottitis?
A
Haemophilus influenzae
Strep pneumoniae
Staph aureus
B haemolytic strep
2
Q
What treatment for acute epiglottitis?
A
IV ceftriaxone with clindamycin
3
Q
What is a metastatic complication of strep pyogenes (GAS) infection?
A
Intracerebral abscess
4
Q
What are virulence factors for GAS?
A
Streptolysins, DNAses, exotoxins, strep super antigens
5
Q
What are clinical manifestations of invasive GAS?
A
Skin and soft tissue infection septic arthritis pharyngitis meningitis TSS
6
Q
How is GAS treated?
A
Bacteriostatic e.g. clindamycin since it stops toxin production
