Exam 5-INFECTIVE stomatitis-BACTERIAL Flashcards
What are the two culprits for IMPETIGO?
Strep Pyogenes and Staph Aureus
What AGE range typically deals with impetigo? what are the two main locations?
YOUNG children…the face and extremeties
How is impetigo spread?
by skin contact
What are the two HALLMARK signs of an impetigo lesion?
- light brown “AMBER” colored crusts that look like 2. CORNFLAKES…mmmm
Much like HSV lesions, impetigo lesions will _______ until treated!
persist
What are the three antibiotics used to treat impetigo? Which one is topical?
Topical: MUP_IR_O_CIN….others CEPH-AL-EX_IN….and DIC_LOX_acillin :)
What are the two possible etiologies for tonsilitis and pharyngitis?
bacterial or viral
IF the source of tonsilitis or pharyngitis is BACTERIAL in origin, then it is most likely THIS culprit:
GROUP A, beta-hemolytic STREPTOCCI
What is the most common age range for tonsilitis/pharyngitis?
5-15 years old
What are the three most common antibiotics used to treat tonsilitis/pharyngitis?
penicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporin
What are the three possible complications from strep throat?
1.Scarlet Fever 2.Rheumatic fever 3.GlomeruloNephritis
Scarlet fever is caused by what group of bacteria?
Group A (the scarlet letter), beta-hemolytic streptococci
What are the two oral manifestations of scarlet fever?
palatal petechiae and strawberry tongue
What condition is STRAWBERRY TONGUE associated with?
SCARLET FEVER
What is the complication from sore throat (tonsilitis/pharyngitis) that affects heart, joints, central nervous system, damages heart valves?
Rheumatic Fever!
What is the bacterium that causes syphillis?
TREP-O-NEMA PALL-id-UM
What are the two modes of transmission for syphillis?
direct contact with mucosal surfaces (1.sexual contact and 2. mother to fetus)
Where is the HIGHEST prevelence of syphilis out of industrialized countries?
THE USA BABY! 50-100x higher!
What is the HALLMARK sign of primary syphilis?
a CHANCER (PAINLESS ulcer at the site of inoculation)
Where are the 4 most common sites or manifestation of syphilis?
external genitalia, anus, lip, and tongue
When do chancres arise in primary syphilis?
3-90 days after exposure
How long does it take to progress from primary syphilis to secondary syphilis?
4-10 weeks after initial infection
What are two oral manifestations of SECONDARY syphilis?
Mucous patches and “snail track” ulcers