Surgical Infections Lecture

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Which of the following best describes the definition of surgical site infection?

Infection at wound site caused by Streptococci, Staphylococci, and other bacteria
Infection of tissue, organs or spaces involved in an invasive surgical procedure (correct)
Infection caused by aerobic and anaerobic organisms in the surgical team
Infection caused by endogenous and exogenous organisms in body tissues causing an illness

What are the causative organisms commonly associated with surgical site infections?

Streptococci, Staphylococci, klebsiella, and E. coli (correct)
Mycobacterium and Rickettsia
Vibrio and Pseudomonas
Salmonella and Shigella

What are the elements that contribute to causing surgical infections?

Infective organisms, endogenous factors, and patient's age
Virulence, surgical team, and hospital environment
Number & Virulence, susceptible host, and closed local space (correct)
Gall bladder, appendix, and environmental factors

Which of the following is classified as an acute specific surgical infection?

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

What is the main difference between an incisional surgical site infection and an acute specific surgical infection?

<p>Incisional infections occur at the wound site while acute specific infections occur in invasive surgical spaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers