The hallmark of staphylococcal infection Is the abscess Which consists of a fibrin wall Surrounded by inflamed tissues Enclosing a central core of pus Containing organisms and leukocytes The organisms can be disseminated Hematogenously even from the smallest abscess
This can result in pneumonia bone, joint infection And infection of the heart valves In the immunocompromised host Serious complications or fatal sepsis can occur
These organisms have been described In patients with cystic fibrosis The organism can also elaborate toxins That can cause specific diseases or sydromes
The most feared manifestation of toxin production By Staphylococcus Aureus is toxic shock syndrome It was most frequently associated with the use Of tampons in women during menstruation
Folliculitis is a tender pustule - that involves the hair follicle Furuncle involves the skin - and the subcutaneous tissues Carbuncle is an aggregate - of connected furuncles And has several pustular openings
Myalgia is the earliest manifestations of the disease Emesis or diarrhea appears at the same time of illness Vomiting and abdominal distension Clinical deterioration is rapidTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
