Micro15 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- If no other information is available
A
Staphylococcus aureus
2
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- Sexually active
A
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (rare) Septic Arthritis more common
3
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- Diabetics
A
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia
4
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- IV drug users
A
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia
5
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- Sickle Cell
A
Salmonella
6
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- Vertebral disease
A
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Pott’s disease)
7
Q
Causes of Osteomyelitis:
- Cat/Dog bites or scratches
A
Pasteurella multocida
8
Q
Osteomyelitis occurs in what group of people most often?
A
Children
9
Q
What laboratory findings are classically found in Osteomyelitis (although nonspecific)
A
Elevated CRP & ESR