Therapy Of Infectted Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Recurrent vs. persistent
A
Less than 2 weeks vs. greater than 2 weeks
2
Q
Cause of recurrent staph pyoderma
A
Underlying cause
Inappropriate therapy, dosage, length
3
Q
When do you culture for recurrent staph pyoderma
A
Recurrent pyoderma
Rods present
Pyodermas that dont respond to treatment
Deep pyodermas
4
Q
Culture techniques
A
Primary lesion
Stop abx 3-5 days prior
Pustules: alcohol, swipe
5
Q
Length of therapy for superficial pyo
A
3 week min
7-10 days past resolution
6
Q
Length of therapy for deep pyo
A
Min: 2 month
4 weeks past resolution
7
Q
What therapy is mandatory for skin infections
A
Topical therapy
8
Q
Common reasons for treatment failure
A
Failure to identify underlying causes
Wrong abx
Inappropriate length
