Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 

• Bugs and Drugs Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. What type of bacteria commonly causes purulent cellulitis?

a) Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

b) Eikenella corrodens

c) Staphylococcus aureus

d) Pasturella multocida

2. Which animal bite is typically associated with Pasturella multocida bacteria?

a) Human bite

b) Dog bite

c) Bird bite

d) Fish bite

3. Which of the following skin infections requires urgent surgical consultation for debridement due to its life-threatening potential?

a) Cellulitis

b) Human bite infection

c) Necrotizing fasciitis

d) Venous stasis dermatitis

4. In cellulitis, which of the following symptoms would you expect to find?

A) Burning sensation and clear vesicles

B) Dusky grey skin and bullae

C) Itchy skin with no inflammatory markers

D) Red, hot, swollen, and tender skin

5. Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed for mild to moderate cellulitis in a patient with a beta-lactam allergy?

a) Cloxacillin

b) Cephalexin

c) Clindamycin

d) Vancomycin

6. For what type of bite wounds should prophylactic antibiotics always be given within 12 hours of the bite?

a) Dog bites

b) Human bites

c) Cat bites

d) All animal bites

7. What is the recommended treatment for Type II necrotizing fasciitis?

a) Vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam

b) Penicillin and clindamycin

c) Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

d) Doxycycline

8. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for skin and soft tissue infections?

a) High concentration of bacteria on skin

b) Excessive moisture

c) Low ambient temperatures

d) Inadequate blood supply