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HLTH 2501: skin infections Flashcards

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what can skin infections be caused by?

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bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other types of microorganisms including parasites

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primary bacterial infections

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are caused by resident flora

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secondary bacterial infections

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develop in wounds or pruritic lesions

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what can deeper bacterial infections cause?

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the formation of a mass of pus in the tissue which is referred to as an abscess

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what does pus consist of?

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living and dead WBCs and bacteria, along with tissue debris and serum

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what is acne?

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a staphylococcal infection

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cellulitis

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is an infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, usually resulting secondary to an injury, a furuncle (boil) or an ulcer

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what is the causative organism of cellulitis?

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S aureus or streptococcus

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where does cellulitis typically occur?

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in the lower trunk and legs

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who does cellulitis typically develop in?

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those with restricted circulation or immunocompromised

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signs of cellulitis

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reddened area, edema, pain, and red streaks running along the lymph vessels

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how is cellulitis treated?

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antibiotics and analgesics for pain

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furuncle

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is a boil that is an infection that begins in a hair follicle and spreads into the surronding dermis

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what are furuncles caused by?

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S aureus

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common locations for furuncles

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face, neck, and back

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signs of furuncles

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firm, red lesion, painful nodule which develops into a abscess, and large amounts of purulent exudate

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what can squeezing boils result in?

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the spread of infection by autoinoculation

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autoinculation

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the transfer of microbes from one site of infection to another site, most likely by fingers

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furuncles in the nasal area

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can lead to thrombi or infection that spreads to the brain

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carbuncles

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are a collection of furuncles that coalesce to form a large, infected mass, which may drain through several sinuses or develop into a single large abscess

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treatment for furuncles

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warm compresses will promote drainage, analgesics for pain, and it can also be cut and drained

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impetigo

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is a bacterial infection common in children and very contagious

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what causes impetigo?

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S aureus but also by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

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signs of impetigo

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small, red vesicle lesions on the face, yellowish-brown crusty masses formed by rupture of the vesicles, and pruritus which may spread the infection

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treatment for impetigo
topical antibiotics
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acute necrotizing fasciitis
'flesh eating disease' because the bacteria rapidly invades tissues and causes reduced blood supply to the tissues, as well as the secretion of protease enzymes that destroy tissues
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what microorganism causes acute necrotizing fasciitis?
gram-positive, group A, beta-hemolytic streptococcus pyogenes (same bacteria responsible for strep throat)
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what infection can toxic shock occur in?
acute necrotizing fasciitis
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signs of acute necrotizing fasciitis
infected area appears inflamed and is very painful, infected area grows in size, dermal gangrene is apparent, and systemic toxicity causes fever, tachycardia, hypotension, mental confusion and disorientation, and possible organ failure
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what are the signs of acute necrotizing fasciitis similar to?
cellulitis
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treatment for acute necrotizing fasciitis
antimicrobial therapy, fluid replacement, excision of infected tissue, high O2 flow in hyperbaric chambers, and possibly amputation
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leprosy microorganism
mycobacterium leprae
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prevalence of leprosy
not as common today but still exists in Africa Asia, the South Pacific and some areas of South America
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how is leprosy transmitted?
extended contact with a source
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why is leprosy hard to study?
because the organism cannot easily be grown in a culture media
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two types of leprosy
paucibacillary and multibacillary
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paucibacillary leprosy
limited disease with fewer, less-widespread lesions
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multibacillary leprosy
disease much more widespread with significant lesions and tissue damage
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what does leprosy typically affect?
the skin, mucous membranes, and peripheral nerves
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signs of leprosy
formation of macules (flat skin lesions with no distinct borders) and loss of feeling owing to nerve damage (can be dangerous because the individual is not aware of injuries)
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diagnosis for leprosy
microscopic examination of a skin biopsy
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treatment for leprosy
antibiotics (rifampicin or ofloxacin) and rehabilitation and education
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bacterial infections
leprosy, cellulitis, acute necrotizing fasciitis, impetigo, and furuncles
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most common cause of cold sores
herpes simplex 1
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where do cold sores develop?
on or near the lips
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herpes simplex
primary infection is asymptomatic as the virus remains in a latent stage in the trigeminal nerve sensory ganglion; it is then activated via an infection, sun exposure, or stress and the virus spreads
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potential complications of herpes simplex
it can spread to the eyes causing keratitis or to the fingers, called herpetic whitlow
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keratitis
can be a complication of herpes simplex and if infection and ulceration of the cornea
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reactivation signs of herpes
a preliminary burning or tingling along the nerve and at the site of the lip and the development of a painful vesicle that will rupture and form a crust
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treatment for herpes simplex
includes antiviral medication like Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famciclovir, and Penciclovir
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another name for warts
verrucae
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what are verrucae caused by?
human papillomaviruses (HPV); plantar warts are types 1-4, genital warts are 6 and 11, and cervical cancer is 16 and 18
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plantar warts
commonly occur on the soles of the feet, but also on the hands and fingers
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signs of verrucae
a papule, which is a solid, raised lesion with distinct margins that have rough surfaces (often white or tan); they are sometimes painful
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treatment for verrucae
laser, freezing with liquid nitrogen, and topical medications that have aminosalicylic acid
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how are fungal infections diagnosed?
from scrapings of the skin processed with potassium hydroxide to accentuate the spores and hyphae which becomes fluorescent in UV light
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examples of viral infections
herpes simplex and warts
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where are most fungal infections and why?
on the superficial skin and because the fungi live off the dead, keratinized cells of the epidermis
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what may tinea cause?
dermatophytosis or ringworm
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tinea capitis
is a fungal infection of the scalp that is common in school-aged children
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microorganisms causing tinea capitis
microsporum canis (transmitted by dogs and cats) or trichophyton tonsurans (transmitted by humans)
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signs of tinea capitis
a circular bald patch as hair is broken off above the scalp and erythema or scaling
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treatment for tinea capitis
oral antifungal agents such as griseofulvin
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tinea corporis
is a fungal infection on the non-hairy body parts
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signs of tinea corporis
round, erythematous rings of vesicles or papules with clear centres (ringworm) and pruritus or a burning sensation
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treatment for tinea corporis
topical antifungal agents such as tolnaftate or ketoconazole
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tinea pedis
aka athletes foot which is a fungal infection on the feet, particularly the toes
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causative microorganism for tinea pedis
trichophyton mentagrophytes or trichophyton rubrum
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where is tinea pedis often found?
swimming pools and gyms
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signs of tinea pedia
skin between the toes becomes inflamed and macerated, painful and pruritic fissures appear, and feet may have a foul odor
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treatment for tinea pedia
topical tolnaftate
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tinea unguium another name
onychomycosis
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tinea unguium
is an infection of the nails, particularly the toenails; infection begins at the tipis or one or two nails, with the nail turning white then brown; the nail can then thicken and crack, and the infection spreads
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what is scabies the result of?
a mite called sarcoptes scabiei
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how does scabies develop?
the female mite burrows into the epidermis saying eggs in the stratum corneum; the larvae then migrate to the skin surface and then burrow into the skin in surface of nutrients; as the larvae mature, this cycle is repeated
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signs of scabies
burrows appear on the skin as tiny, light brown lines, small vesicles are often apparent, erthem, and inflammation and pruritus occur
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common areas for scabies
the areas between fingers, the wrist, the inner surfaces of elbows and the waistline
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treatment for scabies
topical treatment with lindane
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another name for lice
peciculosis
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three forms of lice in humans
pediculus humanus corporis, pediculus humanus capitis, and pediculus pubis
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pediculus humanus corporis
body lice
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pediculus humanus capitis
head lice
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pediculus pubis
pubic lice
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what are lice?
small, brownish parasites that feed off human blood
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how do lice develop?
female lice lay eggs on hair shafts, cementing the egg firmly to the scalp; the egg or nit appears as small and white and are attached to hairs
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signs of lice
a macule or papule forms and the infected area is highly pruritic
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what does itching occur in lice infections?
the saliva of the lice have excoriations that are pruritic
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lice treatment
topical permethrin , malthoid, or pyrethrin or a fine-toothed comb; clothing and linen should also be washed

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