Head truama

Question 1

17. Regarding infection in a trauma patient with basilar skull fractures, the most common pathogen is
A. Staphylococcus aureus.
B. Pseudomonas.
C. Proteus.
D. Streptococcus pneumoniae.
E. Escherichia coli.

Answer 1

17.D. After basilar skull fractures, the most common pathogen is Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the infection usually occurs within the fi rst few days.