SSTI: Diagnosis and treatments Exam2

Question 1

WHat are some of the common signs and symptoms of systemic infections?

Answer 1

• Temperature > 38C or < 26C
• HR > 90 BPM (Tachycardia)
• Respiratory Rate > 24 breaths/min (Tachypnea)
• Respiratory rate > 24 breaths/min
• WBC > 12,000 if < 4000 cells/mm^3

Question 2

What are some of the signs and symptoms of Impetigo?

Answer 2

Small, tender popule, minor skin disruption. “Honey crusted with serious discharge”

Itch, minimal pain and surrounding erythema.

Local lymphadenopathy

Question 3

T/F Fever is common in impetigo

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What are some lab specifics unique to impetigo?

Answer 4

Leukocytosis in 50% of patients