HSS 1100 Study Guide - Necrotizing Fasciitis, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Aseptic Meningitis

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 1100
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Depending where they bind, they can cause different issues. Causes tss enterotoxin - exotoxin made inside the gi tract (superantigens) exfolaitive toxins - cause skin to come apart and slough off. Some staph create enzymes coagulase - coagulation of fibrin. Made by almost all pathogenic staph beta-lactamase - penicillinase. Carried in anterior nares, axilla/throat, perineum, and hands. 85-90% of strains that are isolated in the hospital are penicillin resistant. Important cause of hospital acquired nosocomial infections from stitch abcesses, infected wounds, or generalized infections. Can cause localized purulent infections such as: pustule - zit/pimple boil - infected hair shaft stye - sebaceous gland infection conjunctivitis - pink eye otitis - ear infection. Pneumonia, osteomyelitis, septicaemia, endocarditis, food poisoning, tss, scalded skin syndrome. Preventative measures include: aseptic technique in er and or, wound precaution, education of health care workers, hand washing. Microbiology and immunology - uottawa - hss 1100: epidermis.