Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Clostridium - pathogen features
A
Spore forming, produce an exotoxins
Most common - difficule, tentani, botulinum, perfringins
2
Q
Amox-clav coverage
A
Adds Staph A and some anaerobes in addition to Gram +
3
Q
What doesn’t Pip-tazo cover well
A
Enterobactor, and citrobactor, MRSA
4
Q
Treatment of pseudomonas
A
Cipro is the only oral medication available, otherwise Pip-tazo, ceftazidime, carbopenems (except erta), aminoglycosides.
5
Q
Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis?
A
Yes, This is very serious from a public health perspective!
6
Q
Botulism found in
A
Canned foods. Usually homemade
7
Q
Abx for human bites, dog and cat bites
A
Clavulin, for prevention of Pasterella Multocida infection
