<prompt> Which of the following is true about burns3rd generation cephalosporin is drug of choiceSaurus is most common infection of burnToxic shock syndrome is most common in burns pts.Pseudomonas is most common infection in dry wound  <response>: Option aIn burn management, topical antimicrobials are used. These areSilver sulfadiazineMafenide acetateSilver nitrateSystemic antibiotics are not used prophylactically and are reserved for documented infection. The choice of antibiotic is according to culture and sensitivity report.Of the topical antibiotics, Silver suYadiazine is most commonly used and has antifungal properties in addition to good bacterial coverage. However, it cannot penetrate eschar.Mafenide acetate is able to penetrate the eschar and is the only agent capable of suppressing dense subeschar bacterial proliferation.Option bseudomonas is the most common infection in bum pts. It has replaced streptococci staphylococci because of availability of good antibiotics. Option cToxic shock syndrome is most commonly associated with tampon use in menstruating femalesIt is caused due to staphylococcal infections producing an endotoxin TSST-1 and in some cases by streptococcusOption eDamp dressing should not be used - Sabiston 17e p576 