S.aureus Infection and Laboratory Diagnosis Quiz

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Which antibiotic is the treatment of choice for S.aureus infections?

Ciprofloxacin

Amoxicillin

Vancomycin

Penicillin (correct)

What is the only penicillin derivative that remains active against S.aureus?

Amoxicillin

Oxacillin (correct)

Ampicillin

Clindamycin

Which type of precautions are recommended for skin, burn, and wound infections if they are minor?

Contact precautions

Standard precautions (correct)

Protective precautions

Isolation precautions

What skin condition may refer to the effect of long-term ergot poisoning according to the text?

St. Anthony's fire Signup and view all the answers

Which infection is often linked to 'stitch abscess' and endocarditis according to the provided text?

Staphylococcus epidermidis Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory method is used for the diagnosis of S.aureus infections according to the text?

Microscopic examination of gram-stained specimen and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the skin condition that is characterized by inflammation of hair follicles?

Folliculitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin infections is highly contagious and mainly affects infants and young children?

Impetigo Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition is caused by staphylococcal infection and involves a hair follicle and surrounding tissue?

Furuncle Signup and view all the answers

Which skin infection primarily affects newborns and young children, causing a disease characterized by skin infection?

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for an infection of the oil gland at the edge of the eyelid?

Hordeolum Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition appears reddish on the face, mainly around the nose, mouth, hands, and feet, with sores that develop honey crusts over time?

Impetigo Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Streptococcus pyogenes?

Direct contact with an infected person or fomites Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

Good wound care and hygiene are important for prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes commonly known as?

Flesh eating bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is associated with acute glomerulonephritis?

Inflammation of glomerular nephron and skin infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of necrotizing fasciitis?

Common infection of the skin and tissues below it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary prevention strategy for cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

Good wound care and hygiene practices Signup and view all the answers