General Infection Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is tinea
A
Ringworm
2
Q
Tinea capitis
A
Scalp
3
Q
Tinea Barbara
A
Beard
4
Q
Tinea Corporis
A
Body
5
Q
Tinea manuum
A
Hand
6
Q
Tinea unguium
A
Nails
7
Q
Tinea cruris
A
Groin
8
Q
Tinea pedia
A
Atheletes foot
9
Q
How does ringworm happen
A
Fungus entrees soggy skin - hyphae spread in stratum corneum - infected keratinised tissues only - increased epidermal turnover causes scaling - inflammatory response provoked - hair folliciles and shafts invaded - lesions grow outward and heals in centre - giving a ring appearance
10
Q
Where does candidia seen
A
Breast, groin, abdo folds
11
Q
Ix of candidia
A
Swab
12
Q
Treatment of candida
A
Clotrimazole cream, oral fluconazole
13
Q
Ix for ring worm
A
Appearance, skin scrapping,
14
Q
Scabies
A
You see track marks
Very itchy
Wrists and genital area
15
Q
Treatment for scabies
A
Malathion lotions - apply overnight and washed off next day Benxyl Benzoate ( avoid in children)
