Tag: Staphylococcus
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Abscess
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An abscess is a collection of pus in the soft tissues. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common causative agent. Mature abscess appears as a red swelling, inflammatory, painful on palpation generally fluctuating, sometimes fistulized. At this stage, the abscess cavity is inaccessible to antibiotics, the only treatment is surgical. This collection phase is preceded by…
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Bacterial and Parasitic Infections
* Diphtheria: it is due to the lysogénée bacteria strain that produces exotoxin. C. The diphtheria that do not produce exotoxin may be responsible for angina false membranes, but also septicemia (and secondary locations: endocarditis) but do not induce the disease diphtheria. Diphtheria is a little immunizing disease which justifies vaccination for convalescent patients. *…
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Pyomyositis
– Pyomyositis is an infection of muscle almost always due to Staphylococcus aureus, preferentially affecting the muscles of the limbs and trunk. The locations are sometimes multiple. – In the diffusion phase when the muscle is swollen, hot and painful, it is hoped that medical treatment can reduce infection. A collection phase, single-incision drainage is…
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