MICRO Infections of the Skin & MSK Flashcards
Main causative agent of acute osteomyelitis
S. aureus.
Main causative agent of chronic osteomyelitis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Main causative agent of cellulitis
S. aureus/S. pyogenes.
Main causative agent of of gas gangrene
C. perfringens
Main causative agent of superficial mycoses/tinia versicolour
M. furfur.
Main causative agent of cold sores
HSV T1
Main causative agent of genital ulcers
HSV T2
Main causative agent of measles
Paramyxovirus
Main causative agent of rubella
ss RNA togavirus
Main causative agent of hand, foot & mouth
Coxsackievirus
Main causative agent of scalded skin syndrome
Toxin-producing S. aureus
Main causative agent of scalded skin syndrome
Toxin-producing S. aureus
Main causative agent of toxic shock syndrome
S. aureus OR S. pyogenes
Main causative agent of impetigo.
S. pyogenes.
Main causative agent of erysipelas
S. pyogenes
Main causative agent of necrotising fascitis
S. pyogenes
Main causative agent of scarlet fever
S. pyogenes
Condition associated with sweating -> hypo or hyperpigmented macules and causative agent.
Superficial mycoses (caused by Malazzesia furfur).
Treatment for cold sores/genital warts
Acyclovir
Microscopic appearance of S. aureus
Gram +ve, grape-like clusters.
Microscopic appearance of S. pyogenes
Gram +ve, long chains.
Condition associated with punctate erythematous rash & strawberry tongue.
Scarlet fever.
