Microbiology 4: Infection Cases Flashcards
What is the typical appearance of Pneumocystis Jiroveccii pneumonia on CT ?
Bilateral Widespread patchy consolidation with Ground glass opacity sparing the lung bases.
Which sinus infections are poorly controlled diabetics more susceptible to ?
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis
A fungal infection that infects the sinuses and can invade into the frontal lobes of the brain
The fungi is called Mucor
Which organisms are people with complement defficiency more susceptible to ?
Encapsulated organisms - Neisseria Meningitidis, Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Which organisms are people with neutrophil deficiency more susceptible to ?
Staphylococcus infections
Which organisms are people with T cell deficiencies more susceptible to ?
Candida
PCP
CMV
EBV
Which indolent infections are more common in alcoholics ?
Actinomycetes lung/ brain abscesses
Which histological feature is characteristic of actinomyces infections ?
Basophilic sulphur granules
Which antibiotic is recommended for treatment of mild C.diff infections ?
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is recommended for treatment of severe C.diff infections ?
Vancomycin + metronidazole