Common Infections — Flashcards
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_____ are infections occuring ≥ 48 hours after admission, not present or incubating at the time of hospital entry
A -ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or very early infection (false -ve)
"_____" gangrene is caused by bacterial superinfection
What is the management of wet gangrene? _____
"_____" gangrene is caused by chronic ischaemia and is the most common
What is the investigation of choice for osteomyelitis after x-ray? _____
Osteomyelitis presents with localised _____, warmth, & oedema with systemic fever & malaise
_____ is a bone infection caused by bacteria leading to inflammation, necrosis, & bone destruction
If the initial ELISA test for Lyme disease is negative but there is still a strong suspicion of Lyme disease → _____
What is the initial management approach for a stable patient with suspected osteomyelitis?
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