Bacterial Infections

Question 1

_____________ are an infection of a hair follicle which spreads to the surrounding dermis, commonly on face, neck and back, with one exit point.

Answer 1

FURUNCLES

BOILS

Question 2

_____________ are a collection of furuncles, which coalesce into a large infected mass with multiple exit points.

Answer 2

CARBUNCLES

Question 3

_____________ is a common (mostly in children), superficial infection caused by staph, initially appearing as a small vesicle which ruptures and spreads.

Answer 3

IMPETIGO

Question 4

____________ is the ulcerative form of impetigo.

Answer 4

ECTHYMA

Question 5

Name the deep infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, often associated with fish handling, swimming, animal bites or scratches?

Answer 5

CELLULITIS

Question 6

____________ presents with an expanding red, tender, swollen plaque with an indefinite border.

Answer 6

CELLULITIS