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Derm - Bacterial and Fungal Infections Flashcards

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1
Q

features of a tinea infection?

A

round target lesions
itchy
inflamed edge
central scale

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Ix for tinea infection?

A

skin scrapings/nail clippings

woods lamp

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Tx for tinea infection?

A

topical antifungals
oral if capitas/unguinum
(monitor LFTs)

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what is pytyriasis versicolour?

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fungal infection caused by malassezia

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features of pytyriasis versicolour?

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hypopigmented scaly macules on the trunk

itchy

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Tx for pytyriasis versicolour?

A

antifungal shampoo/cream

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what organisms cause impetigo usually?

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staph aureus

GABHS

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features of impetigo?

A 
erythema
itch
pain
fever
mucopurulent exudate
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Tx for impetigo?

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localised = fusidic acid

fluclox/clarithro oral if systemically unwell

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