Acute Sinusitis: Microbiology and Epidemiology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Acute Sinusitis: Microbiology and Epidemiology“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Upper Respiratory Infections“. Der Vortrag ist dabei in folgende Kapitel unterteilt:
- Acute Sinusitis – Microbiology and Epidemiology
- Sinusitis – Signs/Symptoms
- Acute Sinusitis – Diagnosis
Quiz zum Vortrag
For normal children under 5 years old, what is the average number of common colds per child per year in the United States?
- 5-10
- 1-2
- 3-4
- Less than 1
- 15-20
Which pathogen is the most common cause of the common cold syndrome?
- Rhinovirus
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Enterovirus
- Adenovirus
- Coronavirus
Which of the following is the most common causative pathogen in bacterial sinusitis?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenza
- Anaerobic bacteria
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following findings most reliably distinguishes bacterial sinusitis from a viral upper respiratory tract infection in a child?
- Over 10 days of symptoms with no clinical improvement
- Yellow-green nasal discharge
- Low grade fever
- High grade fever
- Headache
A 42-year-old smoker presents with complaints of fevers, headaches, and congestion with thick mucoid nasal discharge. His symptoms had initially improved but then worsened over a 14-day time period. What is the next best step in management?
- Antibiotics
- Symptomatic treatment
- Computed tomography of the sinuses
- Sinus endoscopy
- Pharyngeal culture
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Dozent des Vortrages Acute Sinusitis: Microbiology and Epidemiology
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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