Topical Antimicrobials in Burn Wound Infections Management Quiz
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What type of infection occurs when the immune system is unable to clear the infection, resulting in latency and periodic reactivation?

  • Acute
  • Persistent (correct)
  • Chronic
  • Asymptomatic
  • Which type of sample is typically collected for diagnosing a Respiratory tract infection?

  • Skin scrapings
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Vesicle fluid/swab
  • Nasal and bronchial washings (correct)
  • What method involves detecting viral pathogens based on their morphology?

  • Antigen detection
  • Serum analysis
  • Immuno-fluorescence
  • Electron microscopy (correct)
  • Which type of viral infection results in low-level viral replication?

    <p>Chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is an example of a localized infection?

    <p>HPV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sample is collected for diagnosing Central nervous system (CNS) infections?

    <p>Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surface of the burn wound free of immediately following the burn?

    <p>Micro-organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures in the skin often contain staphylococci that colonize the surface of the burn wound over the next 48 hours?

    <p>Hair follicles and sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame during which other organisms colonize the wound, coming from the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and hospital environment?

    <p>5-7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of wound infection characterized by suppurative separation of eschar?

    <p>Suppurative separation of eschar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to collect multiple samples from several areas of the burn wound?

    <p>To obtain the most accurate assessment of the types and amounts of microorganisms present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of sepsis characterized by?

    <p>Pyrexia, tachycardia, tachypnoea, thrombocytopaenia, hyperglycaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of detecting neonatal herpes?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of varicella?

    <p>Secondary infection of vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for uncomplicated varicella?

    <p>Supportive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is the primary cause of CP and cognitive delay?

    <p>CMV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of CMV replication?

    <p>Slow replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the triad of neonatal symptoms of CMV?

    <p>Chorioretinitis, Hydrocephalus, Intercranial calcifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common route of transmission for CMV?

    <p>Both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for immunocompromised patients with CMV?

    <p>Gancyclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antigen used for EBV vaccine development?

    <p>gp340/220</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of diagnosing herpes zoster ophthalmicus?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the impaired neutrophil mobility in C.perfringens gas gangrene?

    <p>The aggregation of platelets due to a bacterial exotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of endotoxins?

    <p>Lipopolysaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is caused by an exfoliative exotoxin?

    <p>Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of exotoxins?

    <p>They are highly immunogenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended treatment for Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

    <p>Fluid therapy and intravenous anti-staphylococcal antimicrobials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacteria release endotoxins?

    <p>Gram-negative bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective method for managing burn wound infections medically?

    <p>Topical antimicrobials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal species are the most common causes of late onset morbidity and mortality in burn wound infections?

    <p>Candida spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the diagnosis of viral infections in burn wounds?

    <p>Histological examination of tissue samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of antimicrobial stewardship in burn units?

    <p>Preventing the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most effective surgical intervention for managing burn wound infections?

    <p>Early closure of full thickness burns- auto grafting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following measures is NOT recommended for preventing burn wound infections?

    <p>Prophylactic systemic antibiotic prophylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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