gram positive terminology

Question 1

bacteremia

Answer 1

Bacteremia – infection of the blood

Question 2

Carbuncle

Answer 2

Carbuncle – bacterial skin infection consisting of two or more contiguous furuncles

Question 3

Cellulitis

Answer 3

Cellulitis – bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous fat

Question 4

Endocarditis

Answer 4

Endocarditis – infection of the endocardium of the heart

Question 5

Folliculitis

Answer 5

Folliculitis – inflammation of the hair follicle

Question 6

Furuncle

Answer 6

Furuncle – “boil” – skin infection around a hair follicle consisting of a round, tender dome with purulent fluid

Question 7

Impetigo

Answer 7

Impetigo – superficial skin infection consisting of pustules or vesicles, drainage of yellow/clear fluid, and the presence of “honey-coloured” crusting

Question 8

mastitis

Answer 8

Mastitis – infection of the breast tissue

Question 9

necrotizing fasciitis

Answer 9

Necrotizing fasciitis – infection of the fascia of muscles or other organs resulting in rapid destruction of tissues. Pathognomonic feature – pain out of proportion to the objective findings of infection.

Question 10

neonatal

Answer 10

Neonatal – in the first month of life

Question 11

otitis media

Answer 11

Otitis media – inflammation of the middle ear

Question 12

osteomyelitis

Answer 12

Osteomyelitis – infection of the bone

Question 13

paratonsillar abscess

Answer 13

Paratonsillar abscess – purulent collection in the tissues adjacent to the tonsils

Question 14

retropharyngeal abscess

Answer 14

Retropharyngeal abscess – purulent collection in the tissues of the back of the throat

Question 15

septic arthritis

Answer 15

Septic arthritis – bacterial infection of a joint

Question 16

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Answer 16

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome – infection caused by toxin producing S. aureus resulting in blistering and exfoliation of the skin

Question 17

tonsillopharyngitis

Answer 17

Tonsillopharyngitis – inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx

Question 18

toxic shock syndrome

Answer 18

Toxic shock syndrome – infection caused by certain toxin producing bacteria resulting in fever, hypotension and multi-organ dysfunction

Question 19

What is a catalase test?

Answer 19

Enzymatic test that converts hydroxide peroxide ⇒ water and oxygen