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Skin and Soft tissue Infections Flashcards

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What is the common cause of impetigo?

A

Strep Pyo, Staph aureus

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What is the common cause of Erysipelas?

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Strep Pyo

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What is the common cause of Folliculitis, furuncle?

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Staph Aureus

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What is the common cause of Cellulitis ?

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Strep Pyo, Staph Aureus

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What are the Primary Pyoderms?

Shallow to Deep

A 
Impetigo
Folliculitis
Furuncles/Carbuncles
Erysipelas
Cellulitis
Necrotizing cellulitis/fasciitis
Chancriform/Chronic nodular lesions
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6
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What causes Hot tub folliculitis?

Treatment?

A

Pseudomonas

Spontaneous Resolution

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What is the Treatment of Non-Purulent cellulitis (Superficial SSTI)

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  1. first gen cephalosporin,
  2. anti staph penicillins
    Risk for MRSA?
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What is the common location of a carbuncle?

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The back of the neck

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What is the Treatment of Purulent Superficial SSTI

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  1. Vanco IV,
  2. TMP-SMX,
  3. Clindamycin,
    DRAINAGE is KEY
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What are the causes of Necrotizing Cellulitis/Fasciitis?

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Clostridium Perfringens
GAS (Strep Pyo)
Polymicrobial Nec Fasc
MRSA

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What are the clinical features of Nec Fasc?

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Severe, Constant pain
Bullous Lesion
Systemic Toxicity- Mental Status
Gas in soft tissue
Rapid Spread
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What are the sources of Clostridial Infection?

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Tissue Trauma

Bacteremic Spread

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What are the causes of Chancriform/Chronic Nodular Lesions?

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Sporothrix
Mycobacterium
B. Anthracis
Francisella
Other: Nocardia, leishmania
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What are the most common causes of Septic Arthritis?

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Staph aureus Most Common
Staph Epi if prosthetic joint
Strep A and B 
G- Bacteria
Eiknella- Human bite
Pasturella- Cat Bite
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What are the clinical Features of Septic Arthritis?

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Monoarticular 80-90%
Knee 50%
Fever in 60-80%
Focal Joint tenderness, inflamm, effusion, limited and painful motion

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16
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How is synovial Effusion Classified?

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Normal: Clear, viscous 60k WBC

17
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If a sexually active person has joint pain what is the probable cause?

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Neisseria Gonnorhea

Do a Cervical swab and culture

18
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What are the antibiotics used for Septic Arthritis?

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N. Gonorrhea: 3G Ceph or Fluoro
S. Aureus: Nafcillin, 1G Ceph or Vanco
GAS: PCN or Ceph
G- : Ceph, Fluoro, Carbapenem
IV therapy for 2-4 weeks
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What are the common causes of Contiguous Osteomyelitis?

A

Post-traumatic
Peripheral Neuropathy (step on)
Vascular insufficiency
Pressure Ulcers

20
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How is Osteomyelitis Diagnosed?

A 
Bone Probe***
Radiography
Nuclear Med scan
CT
MRI***
PET
Bone Biopsy***
Need to ID Microbe!!!
21
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What is the most common cause of Puncture wound Osteomyelitis

A

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

22
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What is the Treatment of Acute Osteomyelitis?

A

Abtx
Surgical sampling
Debriedment

23
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What is the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis?

A

Surgical Debriedment

Antibiotics: Broad Spectrum

Infectious Disease (15 decks)

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