cutanous infections and infestation

Question 1

what is folliculitis?

Answer 1

1. pustules within the follicles

2. caused by staph aureus

Question 2

Tx of folliculitis?

Answer 2

flucloxacillin cream

Question 3

what is Ecthyma?

Answer 3

skin infection crusted sores beneath which ulcers form

• deep form of impetigo

Question 4

how does Ecthyma present?

Answer 4

an ulcerative form of impetigo

shallow punched out ulcers with brown crust

Question 5

which bacteria causes Ecthyma?

Answer 5

Strep pyogenes / staph aureus

Question 6

What is cellulitis?

Answer 6

• infection caused by staph aureus/step pyogenes

- spreading red tender area of inflammation

Question 7

‘staphyloccol scalded skin syndrome’

Answer 7

1. infection caused by staphylococcal aureus bacteria which releases toxins causing the skin to blister and peel.

Question 8

Name 3 infections that can be triggered by streptococcal antigen?

Answer 8

1. erythema nodosum
2. guttate psoriasis
3. vasculitis - HSP

Question 9

what is erythema nodosum?

Answer 9

1. firm smooth, tender red lumps under the skin

2. appear on the shins

Question 10

Name 3 causes of erythema nodosum?

Answer 10

1. throat infecton causes by streptococci
2. Sarcoidosis
3. Ulcerative colitis and Crohns

Question 11

Necrotizing fascitis

Answer 11

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