Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
which bacteria is involved with children and young adults, peaking every 4 years?
A
mycoplasma pneumoniae
2
Q
which antibiotic is given for legionella?
A
levofloxacin
3
Q
what are pneumonia atypicals given?
A
doxycycline
4
Q
what is indicated by rust coloured sputum?
A
streptococcus pneumonia
5
Q
what is indicated by green sputum?
A
haemophilus, pseudomonas
6
Q
what is indicated by red currant jelly sputum?
A
klebsiella
7
Q
what is indicated by foul smelling and bad tasting sputum?
A
anaerobes
8
Q
what are the most common bacteria strains involved in bronchiectasis?
A
haemophilus influenzae
pseudomonas aeruginosa
9
Q
how is empyema managed?
A
- Broad spectrum IV antibiotics initially (amoxicillin and metronidazole (anaerobic))
- Oral antibiotics once cultures come back directed towards cultured bacteria, usually 5 weeks of co-amoxiclav (anaerobic/ aerobic)
- Chest tube drainage - 5th intercostal space, midaxillary line in the safe triangle (anterior border of latissimus dorsi, posterior border of pectoralis major, axial line superior to nipple)
