gram positive terminology Flashcards
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bacteremia
Bacteremia – infection of the blood
Carbuncle
Carbuncle – bacterial skin infection consisting of two or more contiguous furuncles
Cellulitis
Cellulitis – bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous fat
Endocarditis
Endocarditis – infection of the endocardium of the heart
Folliculitis
Folliculitis – inflammation of the hair follicle
Furuncle
Furuncle – “boil” – skin infection around a hair follicle consisting of a round, tender dome with purulent fluid
Impetigo
Impetigo – superficial skin infection consisting of pustules or vesicles, drainage of yellow/clear fluid, and the presence of “honey-coloured” crusting
mastitis
Mastitis – infection of the breast tissue
necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis – infection of the fascia of muscles or other organs resulting in rapid destruction of tissues. Pathognomonic feature – pain out of proportion to the objective findings of infection.
neonatal
Neonatal – in the first month of life
otitis media
Otitis media – inflammation of the middle ear
osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis – infection of the bone
paratonsillar abscess
Paratonsillar abscess – purulent collection in the tissues adjacent to the tonsils
retropharyngeal abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess – purulent collection in the tissues of the back of the throat
septic arthritis
Septic arthritis – bacterial infection of a joint
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome – infection caused by toxin producing S. aureus resulting in blistering and exfoliation of the skin
tonsillopharyngitis
Tonsillopharyngitis – inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx
toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome – infection caused by certain toxin producing bacteria resulting in fever, hypotension and multi-organ dysfunction
What is a catalase test?
Enzymatic test that converts hydroxide peroxide ⇒ water and oxygen
