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
2
Q
Which infection is most commonly caused by Staph aureus?
A
Folliculitis
3
Q
Which infections are commonly caused by either staph aureus or strep pyogenes?
A
Impetigo
Cellulitis
4
Q
Which infections are most commonly caused by strep pyogenes?
A
Erysipelas Necrotising fasciitis (type 2)