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Injuries From Falls
Abrasions, ecchymoses, and a 3-cm laceration led to infection with Morganella morganii. What do you know about this pathogen? In this quiz: questions on wounds that resulted from falls.
Question 1:
A 69-year-old man fell from his bicycle and presented with abrasions, ecchymoses, and a 3-cm laceration on his right leg. Septic shock and multiple tense hemorrhagic bullae developed. The patient was found to have infection with Morganella morganii.
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The correct answer is d. All of the above.
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Question 2:
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The correct answer is b. False.
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Question 3:
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The correct answer is g. a and d.
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Question 4:
A 27-year-old man presented for examination a day after sustaining a FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand) injury while roller skating.
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The correct answer is d. All of the above. For a discussion of the case, click here.
