Infections On Surfaces

Question 1

Name 4 processes in the pathogenesis of infection at surfaces

Answer 1

Adherence to host cells or a prosthetic surface
Biofilm formation
Invasion and multiplication
Host response (pyogenic or granulomatous)

Question 2

Name four ways people get infections

Answer 2

Invasion
Migration
Innoculation
Haematogenous (through blood)

Question 3

Name 6 examples of externalnatural surface infections and 5 internal

Answer 3

External:cellulitis, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, uti, pneumonia

Internal: Endocarditis, Vascularisitis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, empyema

Question 4

Name 4 examples of prosthetic surface infection sites

Answer 4

Prosthetic joint
Vardiac valves
Catheters
Pacing wires
Ventriculo-peritoneal shunts