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Week 3 Flashcards

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What are the most common causative agents of cellulitis?

A

Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pyogenes and group B, C and G streptococci.

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What is cellulitis?

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Cellulitis is an acute spreading infection of the skin that involves subcutaneous tissues. Prodromal symptoms include fever and lymphadenopathy.

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What is the most common causative pathogen of boils?

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Staphylococcus aureus

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What are clinical indicators of rapidly progressing SSTIs?

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Disproportionate pain, violaceous bullae, cutaneous haemorrhage, skin sloughing and gas in tissues on imaging.

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What are common animal pathogens?

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Pasteurella spp and capnocytophaga spp
Anaerobic bacteria

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What are common therapies for animal bites?

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  • Amoxicllin-clavulanic acid or piperacillin-tazobactam
  • Metronidazole and (doxycycline or cotrimazole)
  • Ciprofloxacin and clindamycin
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What are types of fungal infections?

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TInea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedia.

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