Exam 1 - Skin Wounds chart page 1

what is the causative organism of abscess/folliculitis

staph aureus MC

staph epidermidis

what type of pathogen is staph aureus

gram +

what type of pathogen in staph epidermidis

gram -

what is the mode of transmission for an abscess/folliculitis

direct or indirect contact

if an abscess/folliculitis is caused by staph aureus, it may produce ___ or ___ which are drug resistance strains and emerging diseases

MRSA, VRSA

small "pimples" on the stomach, buttocks, arms, and legs is indicative of what disease

hot tub folliculitis

what is the causative organism for hot tub folliculitis? is it gram - or +

pseudomonas aeruginosa

gram -

what is the mode of transmission for hot tub folliculitis

direct contact, poorly chlorinated hot tub or spa

what disease is characterized by reddening of the skin beginning near the mouth and spreading over the entire body. It also causes the skin to peel off in sheets

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)

what is the causative organism of SSSS? gram + or -

staph aureus

gram +

what is the mode of transmission of SSSS

direct or indirect contact

who is SSSS most common in and can often be mistaken for abuse

children

what are the AKAs for Impetigo

impetigo contagiosum

pyoderma

pus filled vesicles with honey colored crust is indicative of what disease

pyoderma

small flattened red patches on face and limbs refers to what disease

impetigo

80% of cases of impetigo/pyoderma are caused by what organism? what causes the otehr 20%

staph aureus +

streptococcus pyogenes +

what is the mode of transmission for impetigo/pyoderma? what age is it most common in?

direct or indirect contact

children

a fiery red rash with sharply defined raised borders is indicative of what disease

erysipelas

what is the causative agent of erysipelas? gram + or -

streptococcus pyogenes +

what disease is characterized by spreading along the fascia and causing necrosis of muscle and fat tissue and multiple organ failure

necrotizing fasciitis

what is the causative agent of necrotizing fasciitis? gram + or -

step pyogenes +

what is the mode of transmission for necrotizing fasciitis

direct contact through break in skin

is necrotizing fascitis an emerging disease

yes

what is the name of the organism known as "flesh eating bacteria"

step. pyogenes

is abcess/ folliculitis an emerging disease?

yes

how is erysipleas spread

direct or indirect contact

where is erysipleas MC seen in

elderly (60-80)