Cutaneous Infections Flashcards
Name 2 Cutaneous Bacterial Infections
Impetigo
Folliculitis
Name 3 Viral Cutaneous Infections
Herpesvirus
Molluscum contagiosum
Verruca vulgaris
Name 3 Fungal cutaneous infections
Tinea versicolor
Tinea corporis
Deep fungal infection
Name 2 Infestation cutaneous infections
Scabies
Myiasis
What are most cutaneous infections caused by?
Staph aureus
Where does Impetigo infect?
Epidermis
Where does Cellulitis infect?
Dermis
Where does Folliculitis infect?
Appendages (sweat glands)
Where does Panniculitis infect?
Fat layer/ fascia
Human papillomavirus is causes…
Verruca
Stratum corneum
Prevents water loss
Tzanck smear is for…?
Herpes
What is a positive interpretation Tzanck?
multi-nucleated
peripheral
Means it is Viral
Where does Varicella chill?
dorsal root ganglion
What is Oral Hairy Leukoplakia associated with?
Epstein-Barr virus