EXAM 2 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Flashcards
1
Q
what is folliculitis?
A
minor infection, associated with friction and sweat gland activity
2
Q
___ is the most common bacteria associated with folliculitis
A
staph aureus
3
Q
___ is responsible for hot tub folliculitis
A
pseudomonas aeruginosa
4
Q
what is the treatment for folliculitis?
A
soap and water; topical antibiotics
5
Q
what is acne?
A
inflammation of hair follicles and associated sebaceous glands
6
Q
___ is the bacteria responsible for acne
A
propionibacterium acnes (organic acids produced by this bacteria)
also, hormonal influences are responsible for acne
7
Q
what is the mechanism of p. acnes?
A
multiplies behind/within sebum trapped in follicles/glands
8
Q
what are 6 diseases that can mimic SSTIs?
A
- gout
- thrombophlebitis
- deep vein thrombosis
- contact dermatitis
- drug eruption
- foreign body reaction
9
Q
what is a furuncle?
A
- abscess in the area of a hair follicle
- boil
- recurrent
10
Q
what is a carbuncle (multiloculated abscess)?
A
- a bunch of furuncles in the same space that merge into one large carbuncle
- spread of infection to subcutaneous tissue
- staph aureus
- treatment
