ID Flashcards
1
Q
Patient has fever, headaches, loss of appetite - after recovery from the fever the patient has developed chronic cutaneous lesions
A
Bertonellosis, B. bacilliformis
2
Q
Erythema (chronicans) migracans - Bulls eye rash
A
Lyme disease….
3
Q
How do you treat Lyme disease?
A
Doxycycline
4
Q
Honey crusted rash on face and arms
A
Impetigo
5
Q
What biochemical test can differentiate between Staph Aureus and Strep Pyogenes?
A
Catalase test -
Strep P -negative
Staph A - Pos
