Infectious Diseases Flashcards
1
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Characteristics of staph A
A
Promote blood clotting on the surface and creates s coat around itself
2
Q
Characteristics of strep B
A
Promotes plasminogen activation stopping clotting and healing
3
Q
Characteristics of collagenase
A
Breaks down ECM framework
4
Q
Causes of yeast infection
A
Oral or vaginal
Poor hygiene
Bacteria flora alterations
Diabetes
5
Q
Four types of paracites
A
Protoza
Trematodes
Nematodes (round worm)
Cestodes (tape worm)
6
Q
Symptoms of ameobiasis
A
Amoebic abscesses in the liver
7
Q
Symptoms of giaraisis
A
Diarrhoea and weight loss
8
Q
Symptoms sepsis
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Temperature over 38.3/below 36 Hr over 90 Rr over 20 Reduced urine output significantly Change mental status Reduced platelet count Abnormal heart pumping function Abdominal pain
9
Q
Causes of sepsis
A
Pneumonia
Abdominal infection
Kidney infection
Bacteraemia
