Study Notes

BradyKinin An endogenous vasodilator occurring in blood vessel walls.  At least two distinct receptor types, B1 and B2, appear to exist for BradyKinin Roles of bradykinin: 1) Mediator of inflammation and pain. 2) Regulation of microcirculation. 3) Their production is interrelated with clotting and fibrinolysin systems. 4) Responsible for circulatory change after birth. 5) Involved in shock and some immune reactions.…

 Differences between Cellulitis and Abscess 1. Duration Cellulitis: Typically presents in the acute phase, meaning it develops quickly, often within hours to days. It can arise from a break in the skin, such as a cut or insect bite, leading to a rapid inflammatory response. Abscess: Often represents a chronic phase of infection. An abscess may develop over time as the body attempts to contain an infection, leading to the formation of …

Anatomy Course: Mandibular foramen → mental foramen Branches: Dental branches, mental nerve, incisive nerve Function: Sensation to mandibular teeth, chin, lower lip Clinical significance: Most commonly injured nerve in oral surgery Common Injury Scenarios Third molar extraction: Most frequent cause Implant placement: Especially posterior mandible Orthognathic surgery: Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy Mandible fractures: Direct…

Seborrheic dermatitis is a scaly dermatitis on the scalp (dandruff) and face.  - due to Pitysporium species  - can be seen in AIDS as an opportunistic infection…

Cephalosporins Produced semisynthetically by chemical attachment of side chains to 7-aminocephalosporanic acid. Same mode of action , same resistance mech.  But tend to be more resistant than penicillins to certain beta –lactamases . GENERATION BASED ON : -- BACTERIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERNS -- RESISTANCE TO BETA –LACTAMASES --NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST -MRSA , L. MONOCYTOGENES , C. DIFFICLE , ENTEROCOCCI First Generation  Parentra…