157 - Acinetobacter Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Acinetobacter is a G(_) bacteria. The most clinically relevant is __. To diagnose it use __
A
-
baumannii
PCR
2
Q
A. baumannii is common in __ patients.
A
ICU
3
Q
What are the two common acquisitions of acinetobacter?
A
health care associated infections
disaster/terrorism/war infections
4
Q
What are the common clinical presentation of acinetobacter? 5
A
pneumonia bacteremia soft tissue/skin UTI meningitis
5
Q
Patients treated with __ tend to contract resistant acinetobacter
A
carbapenem
6
Q
What are the symptoms of soft tissue/skin infections with acinetobacter? 4
A
peau d'orange edema sandpaper skin+ blisters necrosis with hemorrhagic bullae necrotizing fasciitis
7
Q
What is the ABx of choice for acinetobacter?
A
cephalosporines 3/4
or
carbapenem
