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?

    <p>St. Anthony's fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Staphylococcus epidermidis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Microscopic examination of gram-stained specimen and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hordeolum</p> 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?

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

    What is the mode of transmission for Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Direct contact with an infected person or fomites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Good wound care and hygiene are important for prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Flesh eating bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is associated with acute glomerulonephritis?

    <p>Inflammation of glomerular nephron and skin infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Common infection of the skin and tissues below it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Good wound care and hygiene practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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