Cellulitis: Causes and Symptoms

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Which criteria are used to identify sepsis associated with lower extremity infections?

  • Osteoconductive criteria
  • Diamond concept
  • SIRS criteria (correct)
  • Osteoinductive parameters

What is the main focus of the surgical techniques for foot and ankle infections?

  • Bone healing (correct)
  • Osteoconductive procedures
  • Sepsis management
  • Diagnosis

Which type of parameter is primarily associated with osteoinductive concepts?

  • SIRS criteria
  • Joint infections
  • Soft tissue infections
  • Bone healing (correct)

What defines the pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound?

<p>Diamond concept (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infections require surgery in the foot and ankle based on the provided text?

<p>Soft tissue, joint, and bone infections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly identified organisms causing cellulitis?

<p>Streptococci and S.aureus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms are common in cellulitis?

<p>Erythema and edema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for cellulitis?

<p>Outpatient PO antibiotics covering most likely organism (Gram +) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with cellulitis recurrence?

<p>Venous insufficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases does NOT present similarly to cellulitis?

<p>DVT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection is cellulitis?

<p>Bacterial infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk factor for septic arthritis?

<p>Advanced age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of septic arthritis?

<p>Fatigue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for diagnosing septic arthritis?

<p>Joint drainage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

<p>Tachypnea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used to diagnose sepsis?

<p>Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (qSOFA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option is NOT recommended for septic arthritis based on IDSA guidelines?

<p>Crystal analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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