Common infections Flashcards
(69 cards)
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Definition of pharyngitis
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Infection or irritation of the pharynx and/or tonsils
Most cases are of viral origin, benign + self-limiting
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Which specialty encounters the majority of pharyngitis patients?
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Paediatrics
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Causative organisms in pharyngitis?
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Viral
- rhinovirus
- corona virus
- adenovirus
- parainfluenza
- influenza
- Epstein-Barr
- cytomegalovirus
Bacterial
- GABHS (15-30% paediatric cases; 5-10% adult cases)
- mycoplasma pneumoniae
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Clinical presentation in pharyngitis
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Sore throat Odynophagia Fever Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Pharyngotonsillar exudate NO cough
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Treatment of pharyngitis
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- Oral penicillin is 1st line (94% clinical response and 84% strep eradication rate)
- Cephalosporins 1st line in pt w/ history of recent AB use, recurrent pharyngitis infection, high community penicillin failure rate
- Macrolides if penicillin or cephalosporins C/I
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Definition of tonsillitis
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Inflammation of the tonsils
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Causative organisms in tonsillitis
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Viral
- Epstein-Barr virus
- cytomegalovirus
- herpes simplex virus
- adenovirus
Bacterial
- GABHS
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Clinical presentation of tonsillities
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Sore throat Fever Halitosis Dysphagia Odynophagia Tender cervical lymph nodes Tonsillar exudate
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What is dysphagia?
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Difficulty swallowing
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What is odynophagia?
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Painful swallowing
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Complications of tonsillitis
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Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy)
Peritonsillar cellulitis
GABHS complications
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Complications of GABHS
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Scarlet fever
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Rheumatic fever
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Treatment of tonsillitis
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- Oral penicillin
- Penicillin allergy
- cephalosporin
- macrolide
- clindamycin - Recurrent tonsillitis
- amoxicillin/clavulanate
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Definition of rhinosinusitis
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Inflammation of the lining of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
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Causative organisms of rhinosinusitis
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Viral
- common cold
Bacterial
- strep pneumonia
- strep pyogenes
- morazella catarrhalis
- staph aureus
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Clinical presentation of sinusitis
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Pain + pressure over cheek radiating to frontal region/teeth (often maxillary sinuses affected) Postnasal discharge Blocked nose Cough Discoloured nasal discharge Poor response to decongestants
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Complications of sinusitis
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Orbital cellulitis
Osteomyelitis
Intracranial extension
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
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What ocular sign is present in caverneous sinus thrombosis?
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Ophthalmoplegia
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Acute viral rhinosinusitis treatment
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Symptomatic
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Saline irrigation
Intranasal glucocorticosteroids in underling allergic rhinitis
Oral decongestants in Eustachian tube dysfunction
Intranasal decongestants e.g oxymetazoline (no evidence)
Antihistamine
Mucolytics
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Bacterial sinusitis treatment
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1st line - Amoxicillin w/wo clavulanate - Doxycycline 2nd line - fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin, moxifloxacin) - clindamycin
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When prescribing intranasal glucocorticosteroids, which patients must you take caution with?
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Hypertensive
Cardiovascular disease
Angle closure glaucoma
Bladder neck obstruction
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Causative organisms of community acquire pneumonia (CAP)
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Bacterial - strep pneumo - haemophilus influenza - moraxella catarrhalis Above account for 85% of cases
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Which organism is a likely cause of CAP in a chronic alcoholic?
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Which organism is a likely cause of CAP in post-influenza patient?
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Staph aureus
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Which organism is a likely cause of CAP in bronchiectasis patient?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Which organism is a likely cause of CAP in cystic fibrosis patient?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Atypical causes of CAP?
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Legionella spp
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Clinical presentation of CAP?
Fever
Productive cough
Pleuritic chest pain
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How does one diagnose CAP?
Clinically
| CXR
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Outpatient treatment of CAP?
Patient <65yo w/o comorbidities or AB exposure in past 90 days
- oral high dose amoxicillin
- oral macrolide/azalide in presence of severe betalactam allergy
Patient >65 yo, w/ comorbidities or AB within past 90 days
- oral amoxicillin-clavulanate
- oral 2nd generation cephalosporin
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Hospital treatment of CAP?
Patient <65yo w/o comorbidities or AB exposure in past 90 days
- IV amipicillin
- IV penicillin if above unavailable
Patient >65 yo, w/ comorbidities or AB within past 90 days
- IV amoxicillin-clavulanate
- cefuroxime
- 3rd gen cephalosporin (ceftriaxone; cefotaxime)
Severe CAP
- same options as above + macrolide
Definitive therapy based on drug susceptibility testing
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Role of respiratory fluoroquinolones in treatment of CAP
Moxifloxacin, levofloxacin
Reserved for patients with
- severe beta lactam allergy
- no alternative to beta-lactam/macrolide treatment
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Pathophysiology of urinary tract infections
Ascending colonization of the urinary tract
a) vaginal flora
b) perineal flora
c) fecal flora
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Causative organisms of acute cystitis
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Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus sacrophyticus
Klebsiella
Proteus
Enterobacter
Pseudomonas
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Clinical presentation of acute cystitis
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Dysuria
Frequency
Urgency
Haematuria
Suprapubic discomfort
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Diagnosis of acute cystitis
Urine dipstix
Midstream clean catch urine specimen
- urine microscopy
- urinalysis
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Treatment of acute cystitis
1st line
- nitrofurantoin 100mg BD x5days
- trimpethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 960mg BD
- fosfomycin tromeatamol
2nd line
- fluoroquinolones (ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)
- beta lactams (amoxyclav, cefaclor, cefpodoxime)
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Why are beta lactams not recommended for 1st line acute cystitis treatment?
Widespread e.coli resistance rates >20%
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Why are fluoroquinolones not recommended for 1st line acute cystitis treatment?
Preserve effectiveness against resistance
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What are options for acute cystitis treatment in pregnancy?
Penicillin
| Cephalosporins
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Definition of pyelonephritis
Infection of the renal pelvis + kidney
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Which population group is pyelonephritis most often seen in?
Most often seen in young adult women
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Clinical presentation of pyelonephritis?
Fever
Flank pain
Malaise
WBCs + bacteria in urine
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Causative organisms of pyelonephritis?
E.coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Rare:
Candida
Enterococcus
Enterobacteriaeceae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Ureaplasma spp
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Outpatient treatment of acute pyelonephritis
Empiric therapy:
- ceftriaxone IV 1 g daily for 48 hours, or until fever subsides OR
- entamicin IV 6 mg/kg daily (ensure normal renal function)
- piptaz
Switch to oral therapy as soon as the patient is able to take oral fluids:
- amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, oral, 875/125 mg 12-hourly for 7 days.
Change antibiotics according to culture and
sensitivity result
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Nitrofurantoin in acute pyelonephritis treatment
Mechanism of action
Bioavailability
Susceptible strains
It inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins and other macromolecules that may interfere with metabolism and cell wall synthesis.
Bioavalability increased with food
Susceptible strains e.coli , klebsiella, enterobacter, staphylococcus sacrophyticus and aureus
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Quinolones in acute pyelonephritis treatment
| Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase
Responsible for cutting and supercoiling DNA
Post AB effect against gram negative and
positive organisms
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Quinolones in acute pyelonephritis treatment
| Pharmacokinetics
80% systemic available after oral dose
Bioavailability decreased by antacids
Large volume of distribution including eye, lungs, prostatic fluid, CSF, bone and cartilage
Entero-hepatic cycle: AB in urine 5 days after stopping Rx
t½=4 hours. Rx less often than t½ (post AB effect)
Removed by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion
Less active in acidic urine
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Side effects of quinolones?
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GIT
CNS
Hypersensitivity
QT prolongation/ torsades de pointes
Liver and renal damage
Reversible arthralgia
Tendonitis/ tendon rupture
Drug interactions
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Dosages of quinolones in acute pyelonephritis treatment
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Ciprofloxacin:
- 250-500 mg bd p.o
- 200-400mg IVI 8-12 hourly
Norfloxacin:
- 400 mg bd for 7-10 days
- (3 days Rx if uncomplicated)
Ofloxacin:
- 100 mg bd 3-7 days
- 200 mg bd (pyelonephritis)
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Co-trimoxazole in acute pyelonephritis treatment
| Mechanism of action
Sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim
| Inhibits folic acid production
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Complications of co-trimoxazole use?
Hypersensitivity reaction (SJS)
Aplastic anemia
Hemolytic anemia
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Contraindications of co-trimoxazole use?
Newborn
Porphyria
G6PD deficiency
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What score can be used for assessing a sore throat?
McIsaac score for % of GAS infection
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Which antibiotics are not recommended for empiric therapy of bacterial rhinosinusitis?
2nd/3rd generation cephalosporins (cefuroxime, cefpodoxime)
Macrolides (clarithromycin)
Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
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Discuss treatment of acute otitis media
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Topical benzocaine if no perforation
1. Amoxicillin
2. Augmentin
3. Macrolides/clindamycin
4. Cephalosporins
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How long do we treat children 2 years, children with tympanic
membrane perforation, and children with recurrent AOM for?
10 days
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How long do we treat children 2 years without a history of recurrent AOM for?
5-7 days
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Which infectious conjunctivitis is more likely?
Viral > bacterial
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Which population group is bacterial conjunctivitis more likely in?
Children > adults
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Name the red flag signs of ophthalmology
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VA reduction
Ciliary flush
Photophobia
Severe FB sensation
Corneal opacity
Fixed pupil
Severe headache w/ nausea
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Discuss the treatment of conjunctivitis
If bacterial:
1. Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
2. Polymixin-trimethoprim drops
3. Fluoroquinolone ophthalmic drops
4. Azithromycin drops
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What is the common cause of anterior blepharitis?
Staph
| Seborrhea
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What is the common cause of posterior blepharitis?
Meibomian gland dysfunction
Rosacea
Seborrheic dermatitis
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Discuss treatment of blepharitis
Topical/systemic antibiotics
| Topical glucocorticoids
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Which microorganisms most commonly cause keratitis?
Bacterial
- staph aureus
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
Viral
- herpes simplex
- adenovirus
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What is a hordeolum?
An acute purulent inflammation of the eyelid
| AKA a stye
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Discuss treatment of hordeola
Warm compress 15min x 4/d
| Incision and curettage
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In which patients do you not treat cystitis with a fluoroquinolone?
Pregnancy
| Children
