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How do you treat cellulitis and whats the most common organism
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Staph aureus or staph pyogenes
Treat for 5-10 days Antistaph penicillin (nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin) Pen G is streptococcal Alternatives clindamycin beta lactamase inhibitor combo 1st gen ceph vanco/linezolid for mrsa |
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How do you differentiate erysipelas and how do you treat it
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Edge of infection is elevated and sharply demarcated
Usually group A strep (pyogenes) Treat for 7-10 days, Pen G or clinda |
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How do you treat necrotizing fascitis?
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Surgical debridement
Empiric tx: beta lactamase inhibitor plus clinda plus cipro, carbapenems, cefotaxime plus clinda or flagyl |
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What is the varicella-zoster vaccine
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Shingles
Live, attenuated vaccine identical to chicken pox 1 dose for all adults 60 years or older |
