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?

Persistent

Which type of sample is typically collected for diagnosing a Respiratory tract infection?

Nasal and bronchial washings

What method involves detecting viral pathogens based on their morphology?

Electron microscopy

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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