Infections 2 Flashcards

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WHat are the traits of impetigo?

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Staph aureus, Strep Pyogenes

Honey colored crusts

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What is ecthyma?

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Ulcerative form of Impetigo

Through epidermis into dermis. Distal extremities

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What is the Tx of Impetigo?

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Handwashing, clean w/ soap

Dicloxacillin, cephalexin, erythromycin, Amox/Clauv

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What are the traits of folliculitis?

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Infection of hair follicle, pustule lesions
Staph aureus, psudomonas in hot tub exposure
Anti Staph Abtx

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What is furunclulosis? Carbuncles?

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Staph aureus infection of hair follacle. Tx w/ systemic Abtx, warm compression, soaks

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What are the traits of Cellulitis?

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Poorly defined border. Infection of dermis from wound. lower leg. bullous lesions if from strep

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What is the Tx of Cellulitis?

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Treat for GAS (non-purulent)

Tx for MRSA (purulent)

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What is the diff between erysipelas and Cellulitis?

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Superficial cellulitis w/ marked dermal lymphatic involvement. Caused By GAS

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What are the traits of Scarlet fever?

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Toxin released from GAS associated w/ pharyngitis. Strawberry tongue

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What are the traits of Staph scalded skin syndrome?

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Exfoliative exotoxin of staph aureus. Clear Bullae devt => shed

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What are the traits of Toxic Shock syndrome?

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> 1 exotoxins from staph aureus

3 or more organ systems

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What are the traits of Nec Fasc?

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Fascial infection: Necrosis of surrounding tissue. can follow surgery. EMERGENCY
Fournier Gangrene

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What is the Tx of Nec Fasc?

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Debriedment. Broad Spec abtx, hyperbaric Oxygen

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What are the traits of Meningococcemia?

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Mixed petechial and macular rash, extremities

Red macules w/ brown stained appearance

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What is the Tx of Meningococcemia?

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Penicillin

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WHat is the feared complication of Meningococcemia?

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Waterhouse Frieidrichson syndrome

17
Q

What are the traits of Tinea Pedis?

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Athletes foot
Red Scaling plaques on plantar and between toes
Warm, moist envt

18
Q

What is the Dx/Tx of Tinea Pedis?

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KOH prep w/ micro. Dissolves keratin

Topical Antifungals

19
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What are the traits of Tinea corporis?

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More active in border of lesion, Check feet!

Ringworm

20
Q

What are the traits of Tinea Faciai/barbae?

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Red, scaly lesions, confused with lupus or rosacea

21
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What are the traits of Tinea Capitis?

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Dermadophyte that invades the hair shaft

Oral Griseofulvin Tx

22
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What are the Tx of Onchomycosis?

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Fungal infection of the nailbed

oral Terbenifine for 12 weeks

23
Q

What are rhe traits of Tinea Versicolor?

A

Lipophilic Yeast
Spaghetti and meatballs on KOH PRep
Imidazole creams. ketoconazole

24
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What are the features of Intertrigo?

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Inflammation of large skin folds. Candida
Never on normal skin
Antimicrobials 
Obesity
Tx: Clotrimazole, loose cotton clothing
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What are the traits of Candidal Diaper Dermatitis?

A

Beefy red plaques w/ fine white scales

Tx Nystatin

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What are the traits of Seborrheic dermatitis?

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Increased Sebceous gland activity. Inflammatory rxn to malassezia
Tx: Topical Ketoconazole

27
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What are the traits of Oral Candidiasis?

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Fluffy White patches
Angular Chelitis
Mucosa bleeds easily
HIV Tx or oral Corticosteroids

28
Q

What are the traits of Candididal vulvovaginitis?

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Candida of genitals. Yeast infections. Imidazole Creams

29
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What is pediculosis?

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Lice: Oral ivermectin. Permethrin

Nits are eggs. within 1 cm of scalp are viable