Cutaneous Infections and Infestations Flashcards
Why is cellulitis treated?
it may progress to septicemia
What is the tx for cellulitis?
Abx
How are dermatophytes stained? How will they appear?
with KOH; as hyphae or arthrospores
What stains can be used to ID Syphilis?
Warthin-Starry or modified Steine stain
What is another name for Erysipelas?
St. Anthony’s fire
What does Malassezia furfur cause?
Tinea (Pityriasis) Versicolor
What is Erysipelas?
cellulitis of the face, characterized by sharply demarcated area of erythema (cliff-drop border) that demonstrates non-pitting edema (lesions are often painful)
What is the tx for Syphilis?
2.4 million units of benzathine penicillin as a single IM dose
What are truncal, tan colored, scaly macules that can develop into large patches due to Malassezia furfur infection?
Tinea (Pityriasis) Versicolor
Name the 3 most common dermatophytes.
- Trichophyton 2. Microsporum 3. Epidermophyton
How is tinea treated?
topical or systemic antifungals
What is secondary syphilis?
lesions 4-10 weeks post primary infection due to lymphatic spread. includes: - Non-pruritic papulosquamous lesions with varying degrees of scale that vary from red to read-brown to violaceous in color - Nonscarring “moth-eaten” alopecia - palmar/plantar rash
What is Verruca vulgaris and what causes it?
a common wart; HPV types 1, 2, or 4
What is Tinea corporis?
infection of non-hairy skin
What is Syphilis?
an infection of Treponema pallidum, a spirochete, that is usually an STI
What is Tinea unquium?
infection of the nail (onychomycosis)