Notes in 2 Skin&Soft Tissue Infections

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Published	02/10/2024	Classical feature of {{c2::Impetigo}}{{c1::Golden crust}}
Published	02/10/2024	Organism most commonly associated with Impetigo{{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Impetigo commonly affects which group and age?{{c1::Children}} {{c1::2-5 yrs}} of age
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Small areas of Impetigo{{c1::Topical antibiotics}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Large areas of Impetigo{{c1::Topical and oral antibiotics e.g. flucloxacillin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Erysipelas}} {{c1::Painful, red infection of upper dermis with elevated borders}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Regional lymphadenopathy}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Organism most commonly associated with Erysipelas{{c1::Strep. pyogenes}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of ErysipelasCombination of {{c1::anti-staphylococcal}} and {{c1::anti-streptococcal antibiotics}} {{c1::IV antibiotics}} in extensive disea…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Cellulitis}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Lymphadenopathy}} {{c1::Erythematous area with no distinct border}}
Published	02/10/2024	Predisposing factors to Cellulitis{{c1::Diabetes mellitus}} {{c1::Tinea pedis}} {{c1::Lymphoedema}}{{c1::Lymphangitis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of CellulitisCombination of {{c1::anti-staphylococcal}} and {{c1::anti-streptococcal antibiotics}} {{c1::IV antibiotics}} in extensive disea…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Folliculitis {{c1::Small red papules with pus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Organism most commonly associated with Folliculitis{{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Folliculitis{{c1::no treatment}} or {{c1::topical antibiotics}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Furunculosis (boils){{c1::Single hair follicle-associated inflammatory nodule}}
Published	02/10/2024	Organism most commonly associated with Furunculosis{{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Furunculosis{{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::Diabetes mellitus}} {{c1::Atopic dermatitis}} {{c1::Chronic kidney disease}} {{c1::Corticosteroid us…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Furunculosis{{c1::no treatment}} or {{c1::topical antibiotics}}. If not improving {{c1::oral antibiotics}} might be necessary
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Carbuncles{{c1::Multiple furnucles that are multiseptated abscesses}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Carbuncles {{c1::Admission}} {{c1::IV antibiotics}} {{c1::Surgery}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Necrotising fasciitis}} {{c1::Rapid onset}} {{c1::Development of erythema, oedema, severe pain}} {{c1::Haemorrhagic bullae, skin…
Published	02/10/2024	Type {{c1::I}} Necrotising fasciitis refers to{{c2::mixed aerobic and anaerobic infection e.g. (diabetic foot infection, Fournier’s gangrene)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Type {{c2::II}} Necrotising fasciitis refers to{{c1::monomicrobial infection}}
Published	02/10/2024	Typical organism associated with Type II Necrotising fasciitis{{c1::Strep pyogenes}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Necrotising fasciitis{{c1::Broad spectrum antibiotics e.g. flucloxacillin, gentamicin, clindamycin}}{{c1::Wound care}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Pyomyositis{{c1::Purulent infection deep within striated muscle, often manifesting as an abscess}}{{c1::Fever, pain, woody induration …
Published	02/10/2024	Organism that commonly causes Pyomyositis{{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Pyomyositis{{c1::Gram stain/Culture}} {{c1::CT/MRI}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Pyomyositis{{c1::Drainage}} with {{c1::antibiotic}} cover based on gram stain and culture result
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Septic bursitis {{c1::Small sac-like caivities that contain fluid, located between bony prominences}} {{c1::Peribursal cellulitis, swe…
Published	02/10/2024	Organism that commonly causes Septic bursitis{{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Septic bursitis{{c1::Aspiration of fluid}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Septic bursitis{{c1::Antibiotics}} if caused by infection {{c1::Steroids}} if not caused by infection
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Infectious tenosynovitis (IT)}} {{c1::Infection of the synovial sheats that surrond tendons}} {{c1::Erythematous fusiform swelli…
Published	02/10/2024	Predisposing factors of Infectious tenosynovitis{{c1::Penetrating trauma}}
Published	02/10/2024	Organism that commonly causes Infectious tenosynovitis{{c1::Staph. aureus}} and {{c1::streptococci}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Infectious tenosynovitis{{c1::Empirical Antibiotics}} {{c1::Hand surgeon review}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Toxin-mediated syndromes (TMS)}} are syndromes caused by {{c2::superantigens}} causing massive cytokine release
Published	02/10/2024	Organisms that commonly causes Toxic Shock Syndrome{{c1::Staph. aureus}} releases {{c2::TSST1}}, {{c2::ETA}} and {{c2::ETB}} toxins{{c1::Streptococcou…
Published	02/10/2024	Toxic Shock Syndrome is associated with:{{c1::high-absorbency tampons}} {{c1::Small skin infections}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnostic criteria for {{c1::Staph.}} Toxic Shock Syndrome {{c2::Fever}} {{c2::Hypotension}} {{c2::Diffuse macular rash}} {{c2::Three of the fol…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Strep.}} Toxic Shock Syndrome is associated with deep seated infections such as{{c2::erysipelas}} or {{c2::necrotising fasciitis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Mortality rate of Staph. TSS vs Strep. TSS{{c1::5}}% compared to {{c1::50}}%
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Toxic Shock Syndrome (Emergency){{c1::Remove offending agent (ex tampon)}} {{c1::IV fluids}} {{c1::Inotropes}} {{c1::Antibiotics}} {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS){{c1::Widespread bullae}} and skin {{c1::exfoliation}}
Published	02/10/2024	Organism that commonly causes Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS){{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS){{c1::IV fluids}} and {{c1::antibiotics}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Panton-Valentine Leucocidin Toxin}} is a gamma haemolysin toxin which can be transferred from stains of staph aureus
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Panton-Valentine Leucocidin Toxin (PVLT)}}{{c1::Recurrent Furunculosis (boils)}} {{c1::Haemoptysis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Panton-Valentine Leucocidin Toxin (PVLT) can cause {{c1::haemorrhagic pneumonia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Panton-Valentine Leucocidin Toxin (PVLT){{c1::Antibiotics}}
Published	02/10/2024	Cause of Intravenous-catheter associated infections (IV-CAI){{c1::Biofilm which spills into bloodstream}}
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Intravenous-catheter associated infections (IV-CAI){{c1::Continuous infusion >24 hours}} {{c1::Cannula in situ >72 hours}} …
Published	02/10/2024	Organisms commonly associated with IV-CAI{{c1::Staph. aureus (MSSA and MRSA)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of IV-CAI{{c1::Clinical symptoms}} or {{c1::positive blood culture}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Intravenous-catheter associated infections (IV-CAI) {{c1::Removal of cannula}} {{c1::Drainage of pus}} {{c1::Antibiotics for 14 days…
Published	02/10/2024	Prevention of IV-CAI{{c1::Do not leave unused cannula}} {{c1::Do not insert cannulae unless you are using them}} {{c1::Change cannulae every 72 hours}…
Published	02/10/2024	Classification of Surgical Wounds Class I {{c1::Clean wound (respiratory, alimentary, genital or infected urinary systems not entered)}} Class II {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Surgical site infectionsMost commonly ‒ {{c1::Staph aureus (incl MSSA and MRSA)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Surgical site infections {{c1::Culture of pus/infected tissue}}{{c1::Aim for deep swabs (avoid superficial swabs)}} {{c1::Consider unlike…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Surgical site infections{{c1::Antibiotics}}
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