Microbiology

Question 1

define bacteraemia

Answer 1

presence of bacteria in the bloodstream can cause septic shock

Question 2

skin organisms that can cause infection with a cardiac implantable device

Answer 2

staph aureus
epidermidis
corynebacterium

Question 3

duke’s criteria

Answer 3

describe when blood should be taken in endocarditis

• three sets
• two in one hour if septic

Question 4

which organism is most likely to cause endocarditis after dental surgery

Answer 4

strep viridans