Pyrexia Flashcards
1
Q
4 main types of PUO
A
classical
nasocomial (develops in hospital)
neutropenic (high neutrophils)
HIV-associated PUO
2
Q
history of pyrexia of unknown origin
A
travel
occupation
hobbies
FH
PMH
3
Q
examination of PUO
A
skin, eyes, oral cavity, nails, lymph
4
Q
pyrogen
A
substance that causes fever
5
Q
how do you invesigate?
A
cxr,
urinalysis,
fbc,
wcc,
crp,
esr,
blood cultures,
urea,
creatinine,
electrolytes
lft’s.
6
Q
skin and soft tissues infection is commonly
A
staph aureus
7
Q
staph aureus can cause what infections?
A
skin and soft tissue
osteomyelitis
septic arthritis
infective endocarditis
pneumonia
8
Q
antibiotics for staph
A
flucloxacillin
vancomycin
