Question 12 (part 2) · LEK · Erysipelas
Indicate the true statements concerning erysipelas.
1) B-hemolytic streptococcosis is the pathogenic agent.
2) it may be a complication of ulcers in the course of venous insufficiency.
3) on the face, the infection usually affects the cheeks and nose, often taking the shape of a butterfly.
4) the treatment of choice is an antibiotic therapy with a gram-negative bacteria active drug.
5) acute glomerulonephritis is very commonly observed complication of erysipelas. a
The correct answer is:
2) it may be a complication of ulcers in the course of venous insufficiency.
3) on the face, the infection usually affects the cheeks and nose, often taking the shape of a butterfly.
4) the treatment of choice is an antibiotic therapy with a gram-negative bacteria active drug.
5) acute glomerulonephritis is very commonly observed complication of erysipelas. a
The correct answer is:
- A. only1.
- B. 1,2.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. 1,2,3,4.
- E. 2,3,4,5.
Hint
Recall the causative organism of erysipelas and therefore which antibiotic spectrum is needed and which complications are frequent.
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