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Sepsis |
Septicemia, then progress to sepsis, to sever sepsis, final septic shock. Lymphagitis is common |
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Gram negative sepsis |
Gram positive bacteria Most dangerous part is the release of large amounts of LPS into circulation-- inflammation. |
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Gram positive sepsis |
Gram positive bacteria Most often result of infections at surgical sites. Nosocomial infections. High abx resistance. |
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Puerperal sepsis |
Streptococcus pyogenes Infection of the uterus after childbirth |
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Rheumatic fever |
Streptococcus pyogenes Often seen in children 5-15 yrs. Inflammation of heart/joints |
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Tularemia |
Francisella tularensis Small ID. Causes serious disease but rarely fatal |
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Anthrax |
Bacillus anthracis 3 different types of increasing mortality: cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalational |
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Gas gangrene |
Clostridium perfringens Gas production allows organisms to spread to neighboring tissues quickly |
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Cat scratch |
Bartonella henselae |
