eczema comp

Question 1

which organism causes bacterial infection of eczema?

Answer 1

staph aureus

Question 2

how is bacterial infection treated in eczema?

Answer 2

flucloxacillin

• topical if localised
• oral if systemic

Question 3

What is ‘eczema herpeticum’ and which organisms cause it?

Answer 3

viral skin infection in pt with eczema
1. Herpes simplex virus

2. Varicella zoster

Question 4

How do patients with eczema herpeticum present?

Answer 4

1. fever
2. lethargy
3. lymphadenopathy
4. RASH

Question 5

Describe the rash in ‘eczema herpeticum’

Answer 5

1. pus filled vesicular rash
2. erythematous
3. itchy
4. painful

Question 6

Mx of eczema herpeticum

Answer 6

viral swabs and aciclovir