Microbiology for skin infections buzzwords Flashcards
1
Q
coagulase negative
A
not really pathogenic
2
Q
staph epidermidis
corynebacterium (diphtheroids)
and propionibacterium
A
can be considered as c commensals - so if you see this don’t need to treat
3
Q
for MRSA
A
vancomycin (flucloxicillin WONT work)
4
Q
staph aureus
A
has many different toxins some effect the skin
5
Q
strep pyogenes
A
group A strep
6
Q
treatment for necrotising fasciitis
A
surgery
7
Q
necrotising fasciitis
A
pain is worse than it looks
8
Q
only take swabs if
A
signs of cellulitis or infection are present - trick question in exams - never just treat result - treat patient
9
Q
tinea pedis
A
athlete’s foot - common in people with cellulitis
10
Q
candida inertrigo
A
obese patients
