Skin and soft-tissue infection Flashcards

1
Q

Give five skin/soft tissue infections that require urgent attention

A
Necrotising fasciitis
Pyomyositis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
PVL
Venflon-associated infections
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2
Q

Which infection is most commonly caused by Staph aureus?

A

Folliculitis

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3
Q

Which infections are commonly caused by either staph aureus or strep pyogenes?

A

Impetigo

Cellulitis

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4
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Which infections are most commonly caused by strep pyogenes?

A
Erysipelas
Necrotising fasciitis (type 2)
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