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
Molluscum Contagiiosum is caused by?
poxvirus
and is transmitted by skin to skin contact
If there is a scaly rash?
you perform KOH prep
what does Pityrosporum orbiculare cause?
Tinea Versicolor
What is important about dermatophyte infections?
Hyphae are present in annular edges
and only lives off of dead skin
What are some common deep fungal infections?
Coccidioidomycosis
Paracoccidioidomycosis
Hisoplasmosis
What is a key risk factor for invasive deep fungal infection?
Neutropenia
3 random things about scabies
Intense intching
Circle of Hebra
Depostis eggs
Erysipelas is caused by?
Group A Strep
Strep Pyogenes
How can you tell if you have herpes zoster (shingles)
Grouped red papules and papulovesicles
