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Staphylococcus aureus Flashcards

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Staph. aureus - History

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Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Septic shock
Abscesses

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Staph. aureus - Pathogen

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Staphylococcus aureus
Gram +ve cocci
Produces coagulase = protective barrier

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Staph. aureus - Mechanism of infection

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Airborne or direct contact

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Staph. aureus - Infections

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Endocarditis
Pneumonia
Septicaemia
Skin infections

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Staph. aureus - Management

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MCS of blood
Antibiotic tablets or creams
Drainage of puss

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Staph. aureus - Prevention

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Isolate affected patients

HCP - wash hands before and after, wear gowns and gloves

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