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Infection examples Flashcards

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staphylococcus aureus

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-gram positive

Catalase
- Coagulase production
- PVL - panton valentine leukocidin - kills neutrophils + pore forming cytotoxin
- Penicillin resistance
Facultative anaerobic

common cause of Folliculitis, furuncles (boils) and carbunclesFacultative anaerobic

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treatment for staphylococcus aureus

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FLUCLOXACILLIN

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streptococcus pyogenes

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  • Susceptible to penicillin
    • No catalase and coagulase
    • M protein - repels phagocytosis due to neg charge and inhibits C3b = no opsonisation
    • Tendency to produce spreading infections
      Facultative anaerobic
    • Commonly causes pharyngitis =
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treatment of streptococcus pyogenes

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  • Treatment: PENICILLIN
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pyogenic means

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pus producing

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impetigo non-bollous

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impetigo bollus

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pustule

papule

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carbuncle

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cellulitis

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furuncle

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erysipelas

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