NMS2 Infectious Disorders

Question 1

A bone infection caused by bacteria, parasites, or fungi. 90% of the time it is caused by Staph Aureus (bacteria)

Answer 1

Osteomyelitis

Question 2

Infection of the SI Joints. Most common causative organism is Staph Epidermidis

Answer 2

Pyogenic Sacroiliitis

Question 3

Special test for meningitis?

Answer 3

Spinal tap (collection of CSF - looking for decreased glucose level, increased WBC count and increased protein)

Question 4

This is an infectious disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans via tick bite.

Answer 4

Lyme Disease