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Although most cases fo this disease are caused by damaged or prosthetic valves, some cases are caused by an autoimmune reaction due to CROSS-REACTIVITY of an antibody made to S. PYOGENES M protein
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Infective Endocarditis
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This is caused by VEGETATIONS on valces prevent proper functioning and can lead directly to death.
it also starts ABRUPTILY with high fever |
Acute Endocarditis
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what 2 bacterium cause Acute Endocarditis?
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Staphylococcus Aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae |
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Subacute Endocarditis commonly occurs on valves that are damaged as a result of birth defect, rheumatic fever, or other disease...
What bacterium causes it? |
Viridans Streptococci
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For which disease must you administer antibiotic 1 wk prior to dental procedures?
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subacute Endocarditis
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This is the PRESENCE of bacteria in the blood and results from a previous Gram + or Gram - infection, surgical procedure, or even dental procedures
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Bacteremia
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T/F: Treatment is needed to cure Bacteremia
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False
It may resolve w/o treatment, but can lead to septic shock and death |
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This is ACTIVE MULTIPLICATION of bacteria in the blood stream
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Septicemia
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Pathophysiology of Septicemia is mediated by release of what?
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Septicemia
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fever, sticky neutrophils, increased leakage of plasma from vessels, hypotention are all characteristic of what?
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Septicemia
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Lyme Disease is caused by what?
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Borrelia Burgdorferi
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"bull's eye rash" is characteristic of which disease
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Localized Lyme Disease
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What is the treatment for Early Lyme disease?
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DOXYCYCLINE
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Rock Mountain Spotted fever AKA Black Measels is cause by what bacteria?
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Rickettsia Rickettsii
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What is the drug of Choice for treating RMSF?
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DOXYCYCLINE
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T/F: Antibiotic treatment should be started IMMEDIATELY if RMSF is suspected- DO NOT wait for lab
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TRUE
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