URTIs Flashcards
1
Q
Inflammation of the middle ear?
A
Otitis media
2
Q
Name upper respiratory tract infections
A
Tonsillitis Pharyngitis Coryza Glandular fever Otitis media Sinusitis Acute epiglottitis Laryngotrachealbronchitis
3
Q
What type of bacteria commonly cause upper respiratory tract infections?
A
Steptococcus pyogenes
4
Q
What viruses commonly cause upper respiratory tract infections?
A
Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Influenza, EB virus
5
Q
What is the treatment for tonsillitis?
A
Nothing or 10 days penicillin
6
Q
What is the treatment for croup?
A
Oral dexamethasone
7
Q
What is the treatment for acute epiglottitis?
A
Intubate and antibiotics
8
Q
What organisms commonly cause acute epiglottitis?
A
Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci
Haemophilus influenzae
