Post-Operative Infection I & II - Allen J Kempf, DPM, MS, AACFAS, DABPM

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What is the most common cause of abscess formation in the skin?

Septic arthritis

Autoimmune disorders

Indwelling catheters

Staphylococcus aureus or streptococcal species (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic clinical symptom of an abscess?

Erythema

Warmth

Decreased pain (correct)

Edema

Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for septic arthritis?

Analysis of synovial fluid (correct)

Ultrasound

MRI

X-ray

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing septic arthritis?

Stable angina Signup and view all the answers

According to the IDSA guidelines, which of the following is the primary treatment for septic arthritis?

A combination of joint drainage and empiric antibiotic administration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for the diagnosis of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

Leukocytosis > 20,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Post-Operative Infection I & II according to the text?

Recognizing types of foot and ankle soft tissue, joint, and bone infections requiring surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria are associated with sepsis in lower extremity infections as per the text?

SIRS criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'infection' as per the text?

The pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is NOT part of the expected outcomes discussed in the text for managing infections?

Identifying patterns of bone infections in the foot and ankle Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Post-Operative Infection I & II NOT focus on according to the text?

Clinical parameters of common upper extremity infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pathological mechanism underlying cellulitis?

Impairment of the physical skin barrier, immune system, or circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cellulitis?

Pruritus (itching) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant risk factor for recurrence of cellulitis?

Venous insufficiency or stasis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens are most commonly associated with cellulitis?

Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in the treatment of cellulitis?

Difficulty in culturing the causative organism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can present similarly to cellulitis?

Gout and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Signup and view all the answers

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