Microbiology Flashcards
1
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commensal
A
happy living there causing no problem , patient well and doesnt require meds
2
Q
staph aur
A
clusters
aerobic
caogulase positive
common human pathogen causing no problemm
3
Q
most common msk pathogens
A
staph aur and strep pyogenes
4
Q
myositis
A
inflammation of the muscle
5
Q
Pyomyositis
A
bacterial infection which affects skeletal muscles with abscess formation
6
Q
osteomyelitis
A
infection of the bone and or bone marrow
7
Q
risk factors
A
- Immunocompromised patients
- Patients with chronic disease
- Elderly
- Young
8
Q
route of infection
A
haematogenous
travelled from another site through blood
9
Q
chronic osteomyeltis
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due to untreated acute
10
Q
where in adults is the infection usuallu
A
axial skeleton so spine/ pelvis
11
Q
how does infection occur
A
with necrosis
12
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