staph aureus Flashcards
1
Q
what is the commonest cause of skin infections?
A
staph aureus
2
Q
what is staph aureus sensitive towards?
A
-flucloaxicillin
3
Q
what type of staph aureus is resistant to flucloaxicillin?
A
MRSA
4
Q
some strains of staph aureus produce toxins causing serious disease, what are some examples of these diseases?
A
- toxic shock syndome
- pantom valentine leucocidin
5
Q
what causes impetigo?
A
- staph aureus (more common)
- streptococcus progenies (less common)
6
Q
who is impetigo common in?
A
children
7
Q
how does impetigo present?
A
- usually in children
- highly contagious
- erythematous golden crusting lesions on face
8
Q
what is the treatment for impetigo?
A
localised= topical fusidic acid extensive= oral flucloaxicillin
