Infectious Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What two common organisms can cause necrotizing fasciatis? What’s the time frame of presentation? What is the treatment?
A
Clostridia and B-hemolytic strep
48 hours post op
penicillin and debridement
2
Q
What is the most common cause of meningitis after basilar skull fractures? When does it present?
A
strep pneumo
usually occurs within 72 hours
3
Q
What is the most common organism for ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections?
A
staph epi
4
Q
What are the serious side effects of aminoglycosides?
A
ATN (reversible), hearing loss (irreversible), vestibular dysfunction, and worsening of myasthenic syndrome
5
Q
What is the renal side effect of amphotericin B?
A
distal tubule RTA
