SSTI Flashcards
Which are the mildest types of SSTI
Impetigo and Ecthyma
Impetigo and Ecthyma mono or poly microbial
mono
impetigo and Ecthyma causative organisms
S. Aureus
Beta-hemolytic Streptococci
Bullous form caused by toxin producing strains of S. aureus
Empiric treatment for impetigo and ecthyma must cover with organisms
S.aureus AND b-hemolytic streptococci
Can topicals antibiotics be used in impetigo
yes
can topical antibiotics be used in ecthyma
no
What is the topical treatment for impetigo
mupirocin BD
duration: 5 days
When is oral antibiotics for impetigo and ecthyma used
impetigo: severe cases
ecthyma: all cases
What is the empiric oral treatment for impetigo and ecthyma
no allergies:
Cephalexin 250-500mg PO QDS or
cloxacillin 250-500mg PO QDS
penicillin allergies: clindamycin 200mg PO QDS
7 days
What is the culture directed therapy options for impetigo and ecthyma
S. Pyogenes: Penicillin VK 250-500mg PO QDS
MSSA: Cephalexin 250-500mg PO QDS or cloxacillin 250-500mg PO QDS
7 days
What are some specific risk factors for purulent SSTIs
close physical contact
crowded living quarters
sharing personal items
poor personal hygiene
What is the causative organism for purulent SSTIs
S. Aureus
What is the main treatment for purulent SSTIs
Incision and drainage
When do you use antibiotics for purulent SSTIs
unable to drain completely lack of response extensive disease involving several sites extremes of ages immunosuppressed signs of systemic illnesses
What are the signs of systemic illness (SIRS)
Temperature >38 or <36
HR >90bpm
RR > 24breaths per min
WBC > 12 x 10^9 or < 4 x 10^9
Outline the treatment options for SSTIs
MSSA only:
- Cloxacillin 250-500mg PO QDS or 1-2g IV Q4-6h
- Cephelexin 250-500mg PO QDS
- Cefazolin 1-2g IV Q8h
MRSA and MSSA:
- Doxycycline
- Cotrimoxazole 800/160mg PO BD
- Clindamycin 300mg PO QDS or 600mg IV Q8h
Outpatient 5-7 days
inpatient 7-14 days