Microbiology 1 - Hospital acquired infection Flashcards
1
Q
What if the most common disease caused by an HAI?
A
Hospital acquired pneumonia
2
Q
What type of bacteria is c. difficile?
A
Gram pos spore-forming anaerobe
3
Q
Name the toxins produced by c. difficile
A
Toxins A and B
4
Q
What are the symptoms of C. difficile infection?
A
Diarrhoea
Colitis
5
Q
Name 2 Antibiotics that are used to treat C. difficile?
A
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
6
Q
What type of bacteria is vancomycin effective against?
A
Gram pos
7
Q
What is the pathognemonic endoscope finding for C diff infection?
A
Columns of inflammatory exudate in colon lining
8
Q
How should C diff infection be managed?
A
- Stop antibiotics
- Fluid + electrolyte resuscitation for patients with diarrhoea
- ORAL vancomycin/ metronidazole to combat C. diff
Other options (but are VERY ££££££) are fidaxomicin or bezlotoxumab OR faecal transfer
