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What are the types of SSTI at the corresponding sites: epidermis, dermis, hair follicles, s/c fat, fascia, muscle

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Epidermis: impetigo
Dermis: ecthyma, erysipelas
Hair follicles: folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles
s/c fat: cellulitis
Fascia: necrotising fasciitis
Muscle: myositis

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Normal pH of skin (and why) and how does it act as a chemical barrier?

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pH 4-5 (acidic) -> due to production of free fatty acids from phospholipids
Chemical barrier: keeps bacteria and Candida low by regulating desquamation and resident bacteria

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Is blood flow to the skin important?

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Yes -> for immunity

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What are 5 non-traumatic disruptions that increase risk of SSTI?

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Ulcer, tinea pedis, dermatitis, toe web intertrigo, chemical irritants

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What conditions predispose a person to SSTI?

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Diabetes, cirrhosis, neutropenia, HIV, transplantation and immunosuppressive medications

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Where should wound culture samples be collected from? Should a wound swab be done?

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  • deep in the wound after surface cleansed
  • from the base of a closed abscess where bacteria grow
  • by curettage

no wound swabs -> difficult to obtain representative sample

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Progression of impetigo?

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Begin as erythematous papules -> vesicles and pustules -> rupture -> dried discharge forms honey-coloured crusts

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What is a furuncle and carbuncle?

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Furuncle: boil
Carbuncle: cluster of furuncles

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When is blood culture done for SSTI?

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Immunocompromised patients or when patients show systemic symptoms (e.g. fever)

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Difference between erysipelas and cellulitis?

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Erysipelas affects upper dermis and has well-demarcated edges, raised, more common on face & lower extremities

Cellulitis affects s/c fat, poorly demarcated, non-elevated, more common on lower extremities

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What does increased lactate levels suggest?

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Tissue/organ underperfusion, possible tissue necrosis

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In which condition does creatinine phosphokinase increase?

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Myonecrosis, necrotising fasciitis
(CPK high means muscle, heart or brain injury)

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What is the likely pathogen causing impetigo?

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Staphylococci or streptococci
(bullous form caused by toxic-producing strains of S. aureus)

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What is the likely pathogen causing ecthyma?

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Group A Streptococci

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What is the likely pathogen causing non-purulent skin conditions?

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Beta-haemolytic streptococcus (Group A, B); usually Group A (Strep pyogenes)

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What is the most likely pathogen causing purulent skin conditions?

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S aureus, some beta-hemolytic streptococcus

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What colour will S aureus look like on a culture plate?

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Golden yellow

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What type of bacteria are more common in skin abscesses involving the peri oral, perirectal or vulvovaginal area?

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gram -ve, anaerobes

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Treatment for impetigo with mild limited lesions? and duration

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Topical mupirocin BD x 5 days

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Treatment for impetigo and ecthyma (empiric)? and duration

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PO cephalexin or cloxacillin
If penicillin allergy: PO clindamycin
Duration: 7 days

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Treatment for impetigo and ecthyma (culture-directed) for S pyogenes and MSSA? and duration

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S pyogenes: PO penicillin V, amoxicillin
MSSA: PO cephalexin, cloxacillin
Duration: 7 days

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Treatment (empiric) for mild purulent infection?

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Incision and drainage or warm compress

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What is considered purulent skin infections?

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Furuncles, carbuncles, skin accesses, purulent cellulitis

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What is considered non-purulent skin infections?

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Cellulitis, erysipelas

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Treatment (empiric) for moderate (with systemic symptoms) purulent infection?
Incision and drainage + PO cloxacillin / cephalexin / clindamycin (if penicillin allergy)
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Treatment (empiric) for severe purulent infection?
Incision and drainage + IV cloxacillin / cefazolin / clindamycin (if penicillin allergy) / vancomycin (last line)
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Treatment (empiric) for MRSA purulent infection?
PO/IV co-trimoxazole, PO doxycycline, PO/IV clindamycin, IV vancomycin, IV daptomycin, IV linezolid
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Duration of treatment for purulent infections?
5-10 days
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Treatment (empiric) for gram -ve and anaerobe purulent infection?
PO/IV augmentin
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Treatment (empiric) for mild non-purulent infection? What are you mainly covering for?
PO penicillin V, cephalexin, cloxacillin, clindamycin (if penicillin allergy) [cover strep pyogenes]
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Treatment (empiric) for moderate non-purulent infection (systemic signs of infection)? What are you mainly covering for?
IV cefazolin, clindamycin (if penicillin allergy) [cover MSSA, strep pyogenes]
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Treatment (empiric) for severe non-purulent infection (failed PO therapy, immunocompromised, systemic signs of infection)? What are you mainly covering for?
IV pip-tazo, cefepime, meropenem if have MRSA risk factor: add IV vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid [broader coverage]
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Duration of treatment for non-purulent infections?
5-10 days 14 days if immunocompromised
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What does mupirocin cover?
Aerobic gram +ve esp S aureus
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Non-pharm for non-purulent skin infections?
Rest, limb elevation (drain edema, inflammatory substances), treat underlying conditions (tinea pedis, dermatitis etc)
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What 3 components make up the pathophysiology of diabetic foot infections?
Neuropathy, vasculopathy, immunopathy
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What bacteria are involved in diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
Polymicrobial - Most common: S aureus, strep - Gram -ve (esp in chronic wounds or prev treated with abx): E coli, Klebsiella, Proteus - Anaerobes (esp in ischaemic/necrotic wounds)
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Do you culture uninfected wounds?
No
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What to cover for mild, moderate and severe diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
Mild: Strep, S aureus Moderate: strep, S aureus, gram -ve (+- pseudomonas), anaerobes Severe: strep, S aureus, gram -ve (+ pseudomonas), anaerobes
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What is considered mild, moderate and severe diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
Mild: skin & SC tissue infection, erythema ≤2cm around ulcer, no signs of systemic infection Moderate: deeper tissue infection (bone, joint), erythema >2cm around ulcer, no signs of systemic infection Severe: same as moderate but have signs of systemic infection
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What is used to treat mild diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
PO cephalexin, cloxacillin, clindamycin (if penicillin allergy) if have MRSA risk factor: PO co-trimoxazole, clindamycin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin
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What is used to treat moderate diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
IV augmentin, cefuroxime/ceftriaxone + metronidazole if have MRSA risk factor: IV vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid
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What is used to treat severe diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers?
IV pip-tazo, cefepime + metronidazole, meropenem if have MRSA risk factor: IV vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid
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Duration of treatment for diabetic foot infections / pressure ulcers? No bone involved - mild: - moderate: - severe: Bone involved - surgery (all infected bones & tissues removed): - surgery (residual infected soft tissue): - surgery (residual viable bone): - No surgery or surgery (residual dead bone):
No bone involved - mild: 1-2 weeks - moderate & severe: 2-4 weeks Bone involved - surgery (all infected bones & tissues removed): 2-5 days - surgery (residual infected soft tissue): 1-2 weeks - surgery (residual viable bone): 3 weeks - No surgery or surgery (residual dead bone): 6 weeks
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Non-pharm for diabetic foot infections?
- wound care (debridement, relieve pressure on ulcer, dressings to promote healing) - foot care (daily inspection) - optimal glycemic control
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Non-pharm for pressure ulcers?
- wound care (debridement, normal saline) - relieve pressure (reposition Q2h)
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MRSA risk factors for SSTI (5)
- recent hospitalisation - MRSA coloniser - long term care facility resident - hemodialysis - immunocompromised
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When to use prophylactic abx for SSTI and what kind (dose, duration) to use?
For pts with 3-4 episodes/year of cellulitis - PO penicillin 250-500mg BD for 4-52 weeks - IM 2.4 MU benzathine penicillin Q2w
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Which abx interacts with omeprazole and why?
Cefuroxime -> needs acidic env to be absorbed
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Max clindamycin dose?
600mg TDS

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