soft tissue infection Flashcards
what is cellulitis
red deep infection
what is ecythema
crusty deep lesion
what is impetigo
superifical crusty lesion
what is erysipelas
superficial red patch that has very clear boundaries
what causes impetigo
either s.aureus or s.pyogenes
-very contaigous
what causes ecthyma
also s.aurues and s.pyogenes but deeper form into dermis
what causes ecthyma gangrenosum
pseudomonas aeruginosa
causes of cellulitis
s.aureus or beta haem strep
what is erysipelas caused by
group a beta haem strep pyogenes
- lypmatics
- distinct borders
what is a furuncle
deep folliculitis of one hair follicle also called a boile
what causes furuncles
s.aurues
what is a carbuncle
multiple hair follicles infected and systemic upset possible
what is erysipeloid
dermatitis of the hand due to a bacterial infection
what causes necrotising fasciitis
monomicrobial usually s.pyogenes
polymicrobial with s.aureus
clinical features of nec fasciitis
- pain that is out of proportion or unrequitting
skin necrosis
multi-organ failure
treatment nec fasci
- ben pen
- fluxoc
- clinda
- metro
- genta
what causes gas gangrene
clostridium perfringens
what is fournier’s gangrene
type of necrotising fasciitis affecting external genitalia or perineum
what causes toxic shock
s. pyogenes
s. aureus
what causes myonecrosis
clostridium perfringens
risk factors for clostridium ssti
- wound contaminantion
- IVDU spores
risk factor for ecthyma gangrene
water or hot tub
what does virbrio vulnificus cause and risk factor
-gas ganrene
due to saltwater, fish handling
where is aeromonas hydrophila infection
fresh water