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PUSTULES
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Erythema with pustule containing pus/fluid
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Impetigo
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Superficial skin infection with yellow/brown crusted or fluid filled pustules. This is Highly contagious as microbe is present in fluid of pustules, needs open wound and easily spread by itching/scratching.
Dx: S. Pyogenes/S. Aureus Tx: B-Lactams/Mupiricin |
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Bartonella Hensalae
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(g- facultative intracellular) “Cat Scratch fever”, normally found in Mucosa of animals especially cats- Presents 5-10 after bite/lick with some itching and cervical/axillary lymphadenopathy.
ImC PTs may progress to Bacilliary Angiomatosis-(Widespread subcutaneous nodules with vascularization, and red/purple ulcerations and possible bleeding/drainage from site). Dx: Silver Stain, PCR Tx: Normal= Drainage, ImC =Prolonged ABx |
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Eikonella Corrodens
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(g- obligate anaerobe found in human oral flora), microbe migrates deep into tissue and produces foul gas, can cause clenched fist; Human Bite, IVD users, Nail Biters;
Dx: XR, Erodes BAP, Smells of bleach Tx: Some Problems with ABx resistance |
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Streptobacilli Moniliformis
(Pres? Source/Infected Pop? Associated Symptoms due to? Seq/Dx/Tx?) |
(g- pleiomorphic rod). “Rat Bite Fever”, from oral nasal region of rodents or animals that have eaten rodents; Presents 1-22d incubation w/ Fever/Chills then 2-4d later petechiae/purpuritic nonitchy rash to palms/soles, can have joint/myalgia due to immune complexes, can progress to Liver/Heart/Kidneys
Dx: PCR/ELISA Tx: B-Lactams |
