Staph aureus Flashcards
1
Q
Name three skin infections associated with staph aureus
A
impetigo nec fsc cellulitis abscess erysipelas
2
Q
Which is the most common mechanism of penicillin resistance?
A
Penicillin-binding
protein mutation
3
Q
Styles, an infection of the sebaceous glands of the eyelids, is most commonly caused by which bacteria?
A
staph aureus
4
Q
What is scalded skin syndrome?
A
Scalded skin syndrome
is caused by infection with certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus
that produce exfoliative toxins.
formation of fluid filled blisters that are thin walled and easily ruptured and the patient can be positive for Nikolsky sign, where slight rubbing of the skin
results in exfoliation of the skin
‘s outermost layer.
5
Q
MSSA should be treated with which drugs?
A
naficillin (penicillins)
